Daryl Mitchell's Century Leads New Zealand to Victory Over India in Second ODI

New Zealand Triumphs in Second ODI

In a thrilling encounter at Rajkot, Daryl Mitchell's outstanding century and his 162-run partnership with Will Young propelled New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory over India in the second ODI on Wednesday, setting the stage for an exciting decider on Sunday.

India Sets a Competitive Target

After being invited to bat first, India managed to score 284 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. KL Rahul was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 112 runs off 92 balls, featuring 12 fours and a six. The opening partnership between Rohit Sharma (24 runs off 38 balls) and Shubman Gill (56 runs off 53 balls) contributed significantly with a 70-run stand.

New Zealand's Chase and Key Partnerships

Despite losing two early wickets for just 43 runs, New Zealand's Mitchell (131* off 117 balls) and Young (87 off 98 balls) formed a formidable partnership that sealed the match for the visitors. Chasing a target of 285, Devon Conway started aggressively but was dismissed for 16 runs, leaving New Zealand at 22/1.

Young and Henry Nicholls steadied the innings, and after 10 overs, New Zealand was at 34/1. However, Nicholls fell shortly after, leaving the Kiwis at 46/2. The duo of Mitchell and Young then took control, with New Zealand reaching 82/2 at the end of 20 overs.

Mitchell's Milestone and Match Conclusion

Mitchell continued to dominate, reaching his century in just 96 balls, marking his eighth ODI ton. He and Glenn Phillips guided New Zealand to a comfortable victory, finishing at 286/3 in 47.3 overs, with 15 balls to spare.

India's Innings Highlighted by KL Rahul

KL Rahul's remarkable innings was crucial for India, as he scored 112 runs not out, helping the team post a competitive total. After a slow start, India found momentum with a solid opening partnership, but lost wickets at regular intervals, leading to a tense finish.

Match Summary

In summary, India scored 284/7 in 50 overs, with KL Rahul's century being the highlight. New Zealand chased down the target with ease, finishing at 286/3 in 47.3 overs, thanks to Mitchell and Young's stellar performances.

Brief Scores

India: 284/7 in 50 overs (KL Rahul 112*, Shubman Gill 56; Kristian Clarke 3/56) vs New Zealand: 286/3 in 47.3 overs (Daryl Mitchell 131*, Will Young 87, Prasidh Krishna 9/49).