Phillips' 107 off 49 lifted the Black Caps to a 259/7 total, chasing 172/9 to win by 87 runs.
The innings came with six fours and 10 sixes, finishing his third T20I century in just 46 balls. Bracewell followed with 65 off 25, and the pair added 115 runs in 41 balls to cross the 200‑run barrier in the 16th over.
It started when Daryl Mitchell was skittled off the fifth ball of the third over, and Phillips walked to the crease as the John Cena theme blasted. The fireworks began right away, and the New Zealand bowlers were left scrambling as the run rate exploded.
Phillips told reporters after the match that his stint in the IPL helped him fine‑tune his power‑hitting. "The IPL is a beast," he said. "If you don't set the world on fire, someone else will." He also highlighted the coaching and facilities he received at Gujarat Titans.
With India already 3-0 up, the win keeps the series alive at 2-1 and sets up a final showdown in Auckland on Saturday. New Zealand will need to keep the momentum to snatch a 3-0 or 4-0 finish.