Auckland, Oct. 30 -- Glenn Phillips levelled with compatriot Martin Guptill for most 'Player of the Match' award for New Zealand in T20Is.

Phillips achieved this milestone during his side's fourth T20I against India at Auckland, scoring his third T20I ton with 107 in just 49 balls, with six fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 218.37.

With a match-winning ton, Phillips tied with Guptill (10 POTM awards) each for most POTM awards for NZ in T20Is. He has achieved this in just 101 T20Is, as compared to 122 T20Is across which Guptill achieved his 10 honours.

At the second place is Colin Munro, with seven POTM awards in 65 innings.

Following his knock, Phillips said during the post-match presentation, "It was fabulous. Obviously it was a...