Daryl Mitchell Shines Ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
Mitchell's impressive performance has also drawn attention to New Zealand's strong batting lineup, with Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, and Martin Guptill being among the top ODI centurions for the team. With Mitchell and Latham also making significant contributions, New Zealand's batting looks strong ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025.
Daryl Mitchell has made a strong case for himself ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 with a fluent 84 off 87 balls in the first ODI of the Tri-Series in Pakistan, forming a crucial partnership with Kane Williamson to help New Zealand recover from 39/2.
Mitchell's impressive innings included two sixes off Khushdil Shah and a six against Abrar Ahmed, before being dismissed for 84 in the 38th over. His performance was instrumental in New Zealand reaching 330/6 in 50 overs, with Glenn Phillips scoring his maiden ODI hundred. Shaheen Afridi was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, taking 3-88.
This is not the first time Mitchell has shown his mettle in the ODI format. He has 6 ODI centuries to his name and has been a consistent performer for New Zealand. His partnership with Tom Latham has also been a highlight of the tri-series, with the two smashing match-winning fifties in the final against Pakistan at the National Stadium, Karachi.
With the Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, Mitchell's form will be crucial for New Zealand's chances. The team will face South Africa in the tri-series on Monday, and Mitchell will look to continue his good form and make a strong case for himself in the upcoming tournament.