Phillips’ maiden test century leads priceless morning for New Zealand at The Oval

Glenn Phillips scored his maiden Test century (100) to help New Zealand reach a total of 391 all out against England at The Oval on Thursday. New Zealand had resumed the second morning on 291-7, and Phillips was the last wicket to fall, departing for exactly 100 runs. England did not bring on their leading strike bowler until close to lunch, in the 19th over of the morning session.