- Nationality
New Zealand- Cricket
- Glenn Phillips
- Current Team
- GT
A true modern-day “3-D” cricketer, Glenn Phillips (born December 6, 1996) is arguably the most versatile athlete in world cricket. Whether he is dismantling bowling attacks with explosive power, chipping in with tactical off-spin, or pulling off “superman” catches in the deep, Phillips is a certified game-changer.
As of January 21, 2026, Phillips is in the form of his life. He recently played a starring role in New Zealand’s 2-1 ODI series victory over India, smashing a brilliant 106 off 88 balls in the series decider at Indore on January 18. Following his contributions in the previous season, he has been officially retained by the Gujarat Titans (GT) for the IPL 2026 season at his acquisition price of ₹2 Crore.
Glenn Phillips: Career Profile & 2025–26 Milestones
The Champions Trophy 2025 “Livewire”
Phillips was the heartbeat of New Zealand’s run to the Champions Trophy 2025 Final. While the Black Caps finished as runners-up, Phillips’ ability to execute one-handed stunners and provide middle-order stability made him a “Player of the Tournament” contender. His unbeaten 61 off 39 balls in the tournament opener against Pakistan set the tone for their successful campaign.
IPL 2026: The Gujarat Titans “X-Factor”
Originally secured for ₹2 Crore in the 2025 mega-auction, Phillips has evolved into a tactical cornerstone for head coach Ashish Nehra. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, he is utilized as a flexible “Impact Player” who can bolster the middle order or provide an extra bowling option on the spinning tracks of Ahmedabad.
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The “3-Way” Coverage: Beyond his batting and bowling, Phillips remains one of the best backup wicketkeepers in the league, offering GT massive squad flexibility.
International Dominance (Jan 2026)
The start of 2026 has been historic for Phillips. In the recently concluded series against India, he showed incredible grit:
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Series Decider Heroics: His 106 in the 3rd ODI at Indore rescued New Zealand from an early collapse (5/2), leading them to a massive 337.
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World Cup Ready: He has been named in New Zealand’s 15-man squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, where he is expected to be the primary engine of their middle order.
Glenn Phillips: Consolidated Statistics
Data consolidated as of January 21, 2026.
IPL Batting & Fielding Records
| Year | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s / 6s | Catches |
| 2025 | GT | 8 | 65 | 25 | 9.29 | 118.18 | 3 / 6 | 3 |
| 2023 | SRH | 5 | 39 | 25 | 7.80 | 177.27 | 2 / 4 | 2 |
| 2021 | RR | 3 | 26 | 14* | 13.00 | 78.78 | 1 / 2 | 1 |
| Career | Total | 16 | 130 | 25 | 10.03 | 128.00 | 6 / 12 | 6 |
IPL Bowling Performance
| Year | Team | Matches | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR |
| 2025 | GT | 8 | 30 | 40 | 2 | 1/10 | 20.00 | 8.00 | 15.00 |
| 2023 | SRH | 5 | 18 | 20 | 1 | 1/10 | 20.00 | 6.67 | 18.00 |
| 2021 | RR | 3 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 1/17 | 20.00 | 10.00 | 12.00 |
| Career | Total | 16 | 60 | 80 | 4 | 1/10 | 20.00 | 8.00 | 15.00 |
