NZ vs SL: After some early breakthroughs, a ferocious hundred by Glenn Phillips helps New Zealand score 167/7 off the board against Sri Lanka here at Sydney Cricket Ground.

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first against the struggling Sri Lankan team. The toss didn't help the Kiwi side much as the team lost their opening batters Finn Allen (1) and Devon Conway (1) within 3 overs.

Kane Williamson has been in the lean patch from quite a few innings and today also he just got 8 runs from his bat and was sent to the pavilion in the 4th over. 

The team was struggling to 3/15 in 4 overs but then came Glenn Phillips who anchored his side and seared 104 runs in 64 balls which included 10 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 162.50.

Sri Lankan bowling in Sydney bowled incredibly well right from the start. Kasun Rajitha got the opportunity to play this game where he demonstrated his credibility with the bowl and scalped 2/23. 

Maheesh Thikshana (1/35), De Silva (1/14 in 2 overs), Hasaranga (1/22), and Lahiru Kumara also grabbed 1/37 in 3 overs and went successful for the Lankan team.

Brief Score:

New Zealand: 167/7 (Glenn Phillips- 104 of 64; Rajitha- 2/23)