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    "One of the quickest I've ever faced"

    "One of the quickest I've ever faced"


    That from New Zealand A batsman Glenn Phillips after scoring 116 in his side's 302 for six declared on day one of the three-day warm-up match against England in Whangarei.

    Phillips says English paceman Jofra Archer was particularly fiery.



    England will begin day two on 26 for one.

    INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COVERAGE WITH RESENE - NEW ZEALAND'S MOST TRUSTED PAINT BRAND.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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