Wayne N. Phillips
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Wayne Norman Phillips (born 7 November 1962 in Geelong, Victoria) is a former Australian and Victorian cricketer. A right-handed batsman he played first-class cricket for Victoria from 1988 to 1994. He has a single Test cap for the match against India at Perth in February 1992.
Relatively short in stature, Phillips was a gritty, persistent customer at the batting crease in contrast to some of the more expansive players emerging who would ultimately succeed him in the Australian team. A courageous player against pace bowling, Phillips batted in the top order, usually opening.
Following a successful season for South Melbourne Cricket Club in 1987/88 in which he won the Ryder Medal and some strong form for the Victorian 2nd XI, Phillips made his first class debut for Victoria against the touring West Indians. Batting at number four he showed his prowess against a strong pace bowling attack comprising Patrick Patterson, Ian Bishop and Winston Benjamin to score 111.
Another century followed against the touring Sri Lankans in 1989/90, however in the Sheffield Shield the Victorian team again struggled, finishing last for the second consecutive year. Phillips briefly found his way out of the side part way through the following season but was soon restored to a revitalised Victorian line up which topped the table and thus hosted the final at the MCG. Set 239 to win a tense, low scoring encounter against New South Wales, Phillips, opening the batting saw two quick wickets fall but in one of his finest innings combined with Jamie Siddons to take Victoria to the title without further loss. Phillips' contribution: a brave, undefeated 91 from 254 balls.
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