While the ICC Champions Trophy final may have favored India, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips captured attention with a spectacular catch to dismiss Shubman Gill. Gill attempted to loft the ball over cover, but Phillips showcased incredible reflexes to snatch the ball mid-air, sending the Indian batsman back to the pavilion. This stunning play quickly went viral, sparking widespread discussion about the Kiwi player’s exceptional fielding abilities.
A fan shared the video, hailing Phillips as the best fielder of this generation and humorously apologizing to Jonty Rhodes, often considered the greatest fielder of all time.
‘Sorry @JontyRhodes8 we believe in Philips best fielder of this generation,’ the fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Rhodes responded to the tweet, saying: ‘Don’t be sorry, I agree.’
Earlier in the Champions Trophy, Phillips also took a remarkable catch to dismiss Virat Kohli, who was visibly stunned by his dismissal.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner, despite the final loss, smiled when acknowledging Phillips’ fielding brilliance.
‘He (Phillips) keeps doing it doesn’t he,’ Santner commented. Reflecting on the match, Santner noted India’s strong start. ‘The powerplay was ideal for batting, Rohit and Gill capitalized, Rohit’s near run-a-ball innings on that pitch put us under pressure. However, we knew the game could shift rapidly, and we persistently took wickets to stay competitive.’
New Zealand and India frequently clash in ICC tournaments. Prior to the final, New Zealand held a head-to-head advantage, but this time, Rohit Sharma’s Indian team emerged victorious.
