WATCH: Glenn Phillips Strikes Left-Handed to Hit Breathtaking Sixes in Super Smash 2025-26
Otago Volts crushed Central districts by 41 points in the fifth game of Super Smash2025-26 at Molyneux Park, Alexandra, where Glenn Phillips stole the show with an unbeaten 90 from 48 balls, with some breathtaking left-handed shots lighting up social media.
Glenn Phillips’ left-handed magic stuns the cricketing world
New Zealand batting all-rounder Phillips turned heads when he adopted a left-handed stance in the middle of an innings against Central Districts, smashing pinpoint boundaries and hitting sixes that caught everyone off guard.
Facing Dean Foxcroft in the 19th over, he switched seamlessly to an outside leg full delivery, drilling a superb cover for four that slipped away despite the disbelief of the fielders. He then upped the ante against the skipper Jayden LennoxThe left-arm spin of around the wicket, launching a huge six over extra cover – a pure placement on power, defying his known batting style. These switch-hits, refined in the nets but revealed here in competition, echoed David Warnerbut stood out for his control during a high-stakes T20 clash, with clips exploding online as fans marveled at his ambidexterity.
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Dominant victory for Otago over Central District
Otago made their intention clear from the start after opting to bat, flying to fifty in five overs despite losing a few wickets along the way. Johnson’s lion fell early, but Jamal Todd counterattacked with a quickfire 32 that included some towering sixes, while Max Chu kept the momentum going with a lively 26. The real stability, however, came from Phillips at No. 4. As wickets fell around him and the middle order struggled to establish partnerships, Phillips kept his cool. Otago slipped to 129 for five after 15 overs, but Phillips never looked in any hurry. Once set, he changed speed dramatically, easily finding the limit and crossing the ropes at will. His unbeaten 90 from just 48 balls turned a good total into a daunting one, taking Otago to 193 for seven, even as My name is Lockrose was sold out during final delivery.
Central Districts started their run with promise and were well in touch during the power play. Will young set the tone with 40 from 19 balls, hitting the ball cleanly before getting out at a crucial moment. Danish cleaver And Dean Foxcroft attempted to rebuild, guiding the score past 100, but the chase quickly lost direction as the pressure mounted. Stock shortages and soft layoffs came in rapid succession, and the required rate continued to climb. Luc Georgeson led forward with the ball, picking up four key wickets and breaking the backbone of the chase, while Danru Ferns And Matthew Bacon provided strong support. Central Districts eventually limped to 152 for eight, which was well short. Phillips was deservedly named Player of the Match, and the victory propelled Otago to third place in the points table.
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