Glenn Phillips Grabs A Stunner To Dismiss Ollie Pope: Currently, the England team is on a tour of New Zealand, where a three-match Test series is underway between the two teams. The first match of the series is being played in Christchurch from November 28. During this match, Kiwi all-rounder Glenn Phillips stunned everyone with an incredible catch.

This remarkable moment happened in the 53rd over while England was batting. Experienced fast bowler Tim Southee was bowling, and Pope attempted to play the second ball of the over, which was coming at a speed of 125.9 km per hour, towards backward point. Phillips, stationed there, made a stunning leap to the left side, making the almost impossible catch possible.

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Pope Missed His Century

Ollie Pope had to return to the pavilion after scoring 77 runs. Before getting out, he was in excellent form. His impressive batting included completing the 14th half-century of his Test career. Fans expected him to score the eighth century of his career, but Glenn Phillips dashed those hopes with an incredible catch. Pope faced 98 balls in his innings, scoring 77 runs at a strike rate of 78.57. His innings included eight boundaries.

Harry Brook completes his seventh century of Test career

In reply to New Zealand’s 348-10 runs in the first innings, the English team has scored 308 runs at the loss of five wickets in 71 overs till the time of writing the news. Harry Brook has completed the seventh century of his Test career and is still standing in the field. Batting at the fifth position for the team, he has faced a total of 158 balls so far. Meanwhile, he is playing after scoring 127 runs with the help of 10 fours and two sixes.

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In conclusion, Glenn Phillips’ catch of Ollie Pope, where he jumped to the right and floated in the air, is undoubtedly one of the best catches of the year. This catch will likely remain a highlight of Phillips’ career, earning him titles like ‘Hawk’ and ‘Superman’ for his incredible fielding skills.

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However, while Phillips shone as the ‘Hawk’ again, the rest of the New Zealand fielders struggled. They missed six catches in 74 overs against England in Christchurch today! Notably, Harry Brook alone survived four dropped chances.

Brief scores:

New Zealand 1st innings: 348 in 91 overs (Williamson 93, Phillips 58*, Latham 47, Ravindra 34; Curtis 4/64, Bashir 4/69, Atkinson 2/61).

England 1st innings: 319/5 in 74 overs (Brook 132*, Pope 77, Duckett 46, Stokes 37*; Smith 2/86, Henry 1/50).

(All scores Update End of the second day.)

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