CSK's Daryl Mitchell slams his maiden IPL half-century: Key stats
What's the story
Daryl Mitchell finally got going this season with a timely knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 46 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Sunday.
Mitchell, who was CSK's marquee signing at the 2024 IPL auction, slammed a 32-ball 52.
He shared a solid 107-run stand alongside CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.
CSK managed 212/3 in 20 overs at Chepauk.
Knock
A solid knock from Mitchell's blade
CSK lost Ajinkya Rahane early on as Mitchell joined Gaikwad in the middle.
Mitchell came in and spanked two fours in a rather slow start. However, he opened up, hitting SRH skipper Pat Cummins for a six in the ninth over.
Thereafter, he hit regular boundaries and got to his fifty from 29 balls.
Jaydev Unadkat dismissed Mitchell shortly after his half-century.
Runs
22nd T20 fifty for Mitchell
Mitchell's knock was laced with seven fours and a six. He struck at 162.50.
The New Zealand ace has raced to 4,449 runs in 203 T20 matches at 31.33. He registered his 22nd fifty (SR: 135.14).
Across eight IPL matches this season, Mitchell has 198 runs at 28.28 (SR: 132).
Overall, Mitchell has slammed 231 runs from 10 matches at 25.66 (50s: 1).