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New Zealand posts record 259/7 against India, propelled by Phillips and Bracewell
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 04:20 AM
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New Zealand's innings of 259 for 7, highlighted by centuries from Will Phillips and Tim Bracewell, set a new benchmark in the one‑day series against India.
New Zealand recorded a landmark total of 259 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their latest One Day International against India. The innings was anchored by a century from opener Will Phillips, who struck a fluent hundred, while middle‑order batsman Tim Bracewell added a rapid fifty to push the score beyond the 250‑run mark.
The partnership between Phillips and Bracewell steadied the New Zealand chase after early wickets and ensured a steady flow of runs. Their combined effort not only secured the record total but also marked the highest score New Zealand has posted against India in ODI history.
India's bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive stroke‑play, conceding runs at a brisk rate throughout the middle overs. The New Zealand side celebrated the achievement as a significant milestone in the series, emphasizing the depth of their batting line‑up.
The match, covered by local media including The Assam Tribune, highlighted the growing competitiveness of New Zealand cricket on sub‑continental pitches, and set the tone for the remaining fixtures in the series.
The partnership between Phillips and Bracewell steadied the New Zealand chase after early wickets and ensured a steady flow of runs. Their combined effort not only secured the record total but also marked the highest score New Zealand has posted against India in ODI history.
India's bowlers struggled to contain the aggressive stroke‑play, conceding runs at a brisk rate throughout the middle overs. The New Zealand side celebrated the achievement as a significant milestone in the series, emphasizing the depth of their batting line‑up.
The match, covered by local media including The Assam Tribune, highlighted the growing competitiveness of New Zealand cricket on sub‑continental pitches, and set the tone for the remaining fixtures in the series.