Bumrah's control of line and length in death overs, along with his precise Yorkers under pressure, has made him a nightmare for opposing batters.
Phillips believes even the best bowlers have off days and says New Zealand will look to capitalize if that happens.
"Bumrah is a fantastic bowler. He's got so many variations. He hits the blockhole at the death incredibly well. You know, and he's human as well. He is allowed to have a bad day, as are the rest of us. So hopefully we have a good day against him," Phillips told reporters.
Considered as one of the greats of the modern era, Bumrah yet again showed his worth during the semifinal against England in Mumbai on Thursday.
In that match, where 499 runs were scored and 34 sixes hit, Bumrah produced crucial figures of 1/33 in four overs, applying pressure on England at key moments.
India's opener Sanju Samson, named Man of the Match, called Bumrah a once-in-a-generation bowler and said Bumrah also deserved the award.
Bumrah has been India's standout performer in the tournament, delivering match-winning spells against Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, and England, especially in death overs.
Phillips noted Bumrah's impact in the semifinal, saying teams aim to survive his overs before attacking other bowlers.
"The way England played him yesterday, in terms of trying to take on the last two overs, and give themselves as much of a chance as possible. That was the tactic that they'd employed", he added.
The Kiwi all-rounder stressed they can't just survive Bumrah's overs; if he struggles, they must try to score runs.
"It's not always about survival. If a bowler misses, we need to capitalize. If he bowls well, we must adjust," he concluded.
With everything at stake, Mitchell Santner's side hopes Bumrah has an off-day, but statistics show he rarely does.
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