
Daryl Mitchell, the top-order batsman for New Zealand, praised India’s remarkable comeback in the latter part of the game during their Men’s ODI World Cup clash at the HPCA Stadium. Despite setting a strong platform, New Zealand faced a four-wicket defeat against the Indian hosts.
Mohammed Shami led the Indian fightback by dismantling the middle and lower-order batsmen, claiming 5-54, including Mitchell’s wicket. This restricted the Blackcaps to 273 all out in exactly 50 overs. India successfully chased the target with two overs to spare, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the competition.
Mitchell acknowledged India’s potent death-bowling unit, which included Shami, Bumrah, and Siraj. He believed their performance in the middle 40 overs hindered New Zealand’s progress. However, he expressed New Zealand’s determination to take the game deep, showing resilience and fighting spirit.
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Mitchell’s exceptional innings of 130 off 127 balls, in partnership with Rachin Ravindra (75), had New Zealand well-placed at 178/2 in 34 overs. Nevertheless, they stumbled and were all out for 273.
Reflecting on their performance, Mitchell emphasized the joy of playing in a World Cup, praising the atmosphere and crowd support. He described their approach as building partnerships and setting a strong foundation for an aggressive finish.
Mitchell’s century included nine fours and five sixes, with a notable aspect being his proactive approach against spinners. He took 43 runs off 28 balls from Kuldeep Yadav, putting pressure on the Indian bowlers.
In conclusion, Mitchell acknowledged Kuldeep’s skills and highlighted the need to find ways to challenge bowlers and maintain pressure during the game. He applauded Kuldeep’s success in recent years.
Daryl Mitchell’s insights shed light on the exciting and competitive encounter between India and New Zealand in the Men’s ODI World Cup.