Mitchell was sensational in the series, scoring two centuries and a half-century, making life extremely difficult for the Indian bowlers. His century in Rajkot proved to be a game-changing blow, leading New Zealand to victory and helping them level the series at 1-1. In the decisive third ODI, Mitchell once again showed his class by registering another century, leaving both Indian pacers and spinners to toil hard as they struggled to find a way past his solid defense and controlled aggression.
What is Daryl Mitchell’s record against India in ODIs?
India was one of Mitchell’s favorite opponents in the 50-over format. The right-hander has an excellent record against the Men in Blue, averaging over 74.10 in ODI cricket. He has played 13 matches against India, in 11 innings, and has amassed 741 runs, including four centuries and three half-centuries.
In the current ODI series alone, Mitchell has amassed a whopping 352 runs in three matches, proving his dominance. His maiden ODI century against India came at the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Dharamsala where he scored 130 runs despite New Zealand finishing on the losing side. He followed it up with another century, 134 runs, in the semi-final of the same tournament, delivering another courageous defeat. Mitchell also scored a crucial half-century (63 runs) in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final, although New Zealand could not secure victory.
His most recent half-century in this series came in Vadodara, further adding to his impressive tally. Mitchell’s 352 runs in this series are the third highest by any batter in a three-match ODI series. Overall in ODI cricket, Daryl Mitchell has scored more than 2,685 runs in 54 innings at an exceptional average of 59.66.
| Competitions | Innings | Running | 100s | 1950s | Average | Highest score | Strike rate | 4s | 6s |
| 13 | 11 | 741 | 04 | 02 | 74.10 | 137 | 97.11 | 55 | 21 |
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