New Zealand middle-order batter Glenn Phillips scored a quick-fire half-century, while opener Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell made useful contributions as the visitors thrashed West Indies by 90 runs in the second T20I here to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series on Saturday (IST).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Phillips first reached the half-century mark off just 31 balls and finally ended up scoring 76 off just 41 balls at a strike rate of 185 as the Black Caps amassed a mammoth 215\/5 in their 20 overs, with Hayden Walsh and all-rounder Jason Holder being punished for bowling wayward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With contributions of 42 and 48 from Conway and Mitchell respectively, New Zealand crossed the 200-run mark, exceeding the 185\/5 in the opening game which the visitors won by 13 runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This was the highest total by a visiting team against the Caribbean side in T20Is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, West Indies' top order was wiped out in no time and they finally managed a dismal 125\/9, with Mitchell Santner (3\/15) and Michael Bracewell (3\/15) doing the maximum damage, and not allowing a stable partnership to blossom.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Phillips added 71 runs for the third wicket with Conway and another 83 with Mitchell as the visitors went on the rampage, scoring 130 off their last 10 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The final T20I will be played at the same venue on August 14, which will be followed by a three-match ODI series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n