The Kiwi had to leave the field for the next over to get medical attention.
New Zealand star Glenn Phillips gave a sheer display of his agility by stopping a sure-shot boundary during the ongoing NZ vs SA Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final.
Known for his incredible fielding prowess, Phillips made a crucial contribution by denying the Proteas four runs in the high-octane chase.
On the first ball of the 12th over by Michael Bracewell, van der Dussen hit one through the midwicket. Phillips showed incredible reflexes to stop the ball as it was racing low to his left.
Following the save, he could be spotted having a deep cut on his right elbow. It presumably happened when his hand grazed the surface of the ground.
The Kiwi eventually had to leave the field for the next over to get medical attention and the wound bandaged.
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Speaking about the NZ vs SA encounter, the Blackcaps put up a stellar batting display to set the Proteas for a towering chase of 363. Twin centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson decimated the South Africa bowling attack. Daryl Mitchell (49) and Glenn Phillips (49) played quickfire cameos to propel New Zealand to 362 for six.
At the time of writing this report, the Proteas have begun their chase. The South Africa scoreboard reads 114 for one in 24.2 overs with Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen at the crease.
With India securing one berth in the Champions Trophy 2025 final after outclassing Australia yesterday, it will be either New Zealand or South Africa that will lock horns with the Men in Blue on March 9 in Dubai.
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