New Zealand vs Australia: Glenn Phillips breaking 16-year drought for NZ spinners at home

Historic Feat

Claiming the first five-wicket haul by a New Zealand spinner at home in 16 years

Career-Best Figures

Phillips' 5/45 are his best bowling figures in Test cricket, surpassing his previous best across all formats.

Breaking the Drought

Jeetan Patel and Daniel Vettori were the last Kiwi spinners to achieve this feat in 2008.

Dominant Spell

Phillips dismantles the Australian middle order, dismissing Khawaja, Head, Marsh, Carey, and Green to restrict them to 164.

Visiting Spinners' Feats in NZ

Eight visiting spinners claim five-wicket hauls in New Zealand since 2008, featuring prominent names like Harbhajan Singh.

All-Rounder Performance

Phillips earlier showcased his batting skills with a crucial 71-run knock in New Zealand's first innings.

Mammoth Chase

NZ faces 369-run chase, starts shaky with early wickets