New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell slams his maiden World Cup century
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has slammed his maiden century in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Mitchell reached the three-figure mark in match number 21 against New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. The New Zealand batter shared a century stand with Rachin Ravindra after the Black Caps were reduced to 19/2. NZ finished on 273/10.
Mitchell smashes his fifth ODI ton
Mitchell came to the middle after New Zealand lost their second wicket in the form of Will Young in the ninth over (19/2). The former paired up with top-order batter Ravindra and took the Black Caps past 100. Both Mitchell and Ravindra attacked India's spinners in the middle overs. While Ravindra departed later, Mitchell completed his fifth ODI century off 100 balls.
Mitchell averages 51.72 in ODIs
Mitchell managed 130 from 127 balls (4s: 9, 6s: 5). The dasher has now raced past 1,200 runs (1,293) at 51.72. The tally includes four half-centuries as well. The New Zealand batter has 176 runs at home and 927 runs away from home. At neutral venues, he owns 138 runs. Against India, Mitchell has 175 runs at 35.00.
Five ODI tons in 30 innings
Mitchell has become only the second New Zealand batter to have taken 30 or fewer innings for five ODI tons. His compatriot Conway achieved this feat in 22 innings. Kane Williamson (56) and Nathan Astle (64) follow Conway on this list.
Mitchell scripts this World Cup record versus India
As per ESPNcricinfo, Mitchell now owns the highest ODI World Cup score by a New Zealander versus India. He surpassed GM Turner, who scored 114* in Manchester (1975 World Cup). Notably, these two are the only two Kiwi World Cup centurions against the Indian cricket team. Mitchell scored 66 runs in fours and sixes against India, becoming the fifth-highest to do so.
