Daryl Mitchell hits his 6th fifty in ODIs: Key stats
What's the story
Daryl Mitchell hit a sensational 81-run knock from 84 balls in the ODI tri-series opener against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Mitchell walked in when New Zealand were 39/2. He shared a 95-run stand alongside Kane Williamson.
New Zealand were reduced to 135/4 before Mitchell shared another 65-run stand with Glenn Phillips.
The Kiwis were 200/5 when Mitchell departed. Abrar Ahmed got Mitchell's wicket.
Knock
Mitchell plays an important knock for NZ
Mitchell played with intent and his knock consisted of four sixes and two fours. He struck at 96.43.
He resurrected New Zealand's innings alongside Williamson. Once Williamson and Tom Latham fell in quick succession, Mitchell was well supported by Phillips.
Mitchell departed in the 38th over when he tried to up the ante. He flicked a full toss on leg straight to mid-wicket.
Stats
Mitchell averages 53.22 against Pakistan
Mitchell's 81 takes him to a tally of 1,698 runs from 43 matches (38 innings). He averages 51.45 in ODIs with the help of six centuries and six fifties.
As per ESPNcricinfo, in nine ODIs against Pakistan, Mitchell has 479 runs at a solid 53.22.
This was the batter's maiden fifty against Pakistan. He owns two centuries as well.