New Zealand's Glenn Phillips attends a training session on the eve of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup semi final match aginst South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 3.--AFPAHMEDABAD: New Zealand will be ready to pounce if India's bowling star Jasprit Bumrah falters in the T20 World Cup final said all-rounder Glenn Phillips on Friday. Defending champions India and New Zealand clash in Ahmedabad on a blockbuster Sunday after the co-hosts edged out a spirited England team in the second semi-final. A succession of precise yorkers and length balls yielded just six runs and England were behind the chase. New Zealand, who thrashed South Africa in the first semi-final, are eyeing their maiden title in their second final appearance and Phillips said the team are ready for Bumrah. Against England, his four overs returned figures of 1-33 in a match where 499 runs were scored in 40 overs.

Source: New Strait Times March 07, 2026 06:43 UTC