New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- New Zealand's Glenn Phillips has been a thorn in the neck for the Indian team in the ongoing T20I series. Although the 1-3 margin after four games don't talk much about New Zealand's performances in the series, but the right-hander middle order batter had always kept the world champions on their toes every time Phillips came to bat.

Coming after a disappointing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) show, reputation was on line for Phillips, who is mostly known for his hard-hitting abilities. And he chose India for his road to lost glory. He started with an 82 not out off just 40 balls in the first T20I, studded with eight fours and three sixes, in a losing encounter as the Indian batters outnumbered the Kiwis.

Phillips con...