Daryl Mitchell becomes New Zealand's first centurion in WC semi-finals
Daryl Mitchell hammered a game-changing century for New Zealand in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup first semi-final against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Mitchell played a blistering knock after NZ lost two quick wickets while chasing a mammoth 398. Together, Mitchell and Kane Williamson took NZ to 220 after they were reduced to 39/2. Here are the key stats.
A formidable ton from Mitchell
Mitchell, New Zealand's best batter in the ongoing World Cup, joined skipper Williamson in the middle after the Kiwis slumped to 39/2. For over 20 overs, Mitchell and Williamson tormented the Indian bowlers. The former cleared the rope regularly, while Williamson rotated the strike. Mitchell went on to score his sixth ODI century off 85 balls. It was his second WC century.
Mitchell enters record books
Mitchell has become New Zealand's only centurion in the ODI World Cup semi-finals. Before this match, Martin Crowe held the highest score by a New Zealand batter in this regard. They are the only two Kiwi batters to have scored over 90 runs in a World Cup semi-final. Grant Elliot smashed an unbeaten 84 for NZ against South Africa in the 2015 semi-final.
Mitchell scores 134 versus India
Mitchell scored 134 from 119 balls. He hit nine fours and seven sixes. He was finally dismissed by Mohammed Shami in the 46th over. Notably, Mitchell scored a century in the league stage against India as well.
1,500 ODI runs for Mitchell; sixth ODI century
Mitchell now owns six centuries in ODIs. He has raced to 1,577 ODI runs at 52.56. In ODIs this year, Mitchell became the fourth player with 1,200-plus runs. He owns 1,204 runs at 52.34. He slammed his fifth ODI hundred in 2023. Mitchell ended as the second-highest scorer for NZ at the 2023 World Cup. He piled up 552 runs at 69.00.
India beat NZ by 70 runs
India stood the test and once Williamson and Mitchell's stand was broken, the floodgates opened. Glenn Phillips entertained with a 33-ball 41. For India, Shami took seven scalps as NZ managed 327. Earlier, India scored 397/4 with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer slamming tons.
