Glenn Phillips's counterpunching innings on the third day of the second Test brought New Zealand back into the contest against Bangladesh as it allowed the visitors to take an eight-run first innings lead after starting the day on 55-5.

Phillips, who hit nine fours and four sixes in his knock, raced to 87 off 71 balls before getting caught off Shoriful Islam with wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan taking the catch.

However, after falling 13 runs short of what would've been his maiden century in Test cricket, the 27-year-old looked more annoyed than disappointed.

Phillips revealed the reason behind his annoyance in the press conference at the end of the day's play, saying that his focus was disturbed right before facing the delivery that got him out.

"Just at the last second when Shoriful got into his delivery stride, someone walked out from the side of the sight screen and I mean, I should have pulled away," said Phillips.

"But it was also like in my head. It's probably a bit too late. I didn't watch the ball and I didn't pull away and I did neither and I knicked it off," he added.

After Phillips' dismissal, New Zealand got rolled over for 180. 

The day's play ended with the hosts on 38-2 in their second innings.