New Zealand had a tough time with the bat after losing Devon Conway earlier in the day. Washington Sundar took two key wickets, dismissing Kiwi skipper Tom Latham for 28 and Rachin Ravindra, leaving New Zealand at 92/3 at lunch. After the break, despite the heat leading to several drinks breaks, Will Young scored a half-century, and he and Daryl Mitchell put together a solid 70-run partnership, advancing the score to 142/3. The breakthrough came when Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Young for 71 and quickly followed with the wicket of Tom Blundell, while Mitchell continued to fight, scoring a fifty before Jadeja claimed Glenn Phillips, leaving New Zealand at 192/6 by tea. However, after tea, Mitchell shifted gears and began to play more aggressively, with one of the standout moments being a massive six that left him in shock.
On the first ball of the 64th over, Washington Sundar delivered a fuller ball outside off stump, which Daryl Mitchell expertly timed and struck. The ball soared over the long-on area for a massive six, landing in the top tier of the Wankhede Stadium. In a humorous moment, as the ball flew toward the stands, Mitchell watched in disbelief, exclaiming, “Woah, that’s big,” indicating his astonishment at his own powerful shot. The Twitterverse quickly praised Mitchell’s muscle power, celebrating the impressive display.
— Pandit Pranoob (@pranoob76889) November 1, 2024
#INDvsNZ
Stars of 1st Innings
> 2 #CSK players
> From India its #RAVINDRAJADEJA⚔️
* Took 5 #wickets🔥
> From NZ its #darylMitchell👈
* Scored 82 runs#RohitSharma #BCCI #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/fM2fwlFlV8— Pritam Discussion (@pritamtwitting) November 1, 2024
Yupe!
He was so good!
Daryl Mitchell scores 82 runs and Washington Sundar takes his third wicket.
— Zain Siddiqi (@zainsiddiqi7535) November 1, 2024
Daryl Mitchell’s efforts help New Zealand to 235 in their first innings at Wankhede
— Zain Siddiqi (@zainsiddiqi7535) November 1, 2024
He was lonely warrior!
Haha!
Daryl Mitchell hit Washington for a massive six and said under his breath in appreciation, “Wow, that’s big!”#IndiaVsNewZealand #IndVsNZ #MumbaiTest
— Incredible Air Show (@incredi44543) November 1, 2024
Daryl Mitchell mumbai mein gaya toh 7 match mein hi 500 bna ke dega
— ♡ (@itspsp07) November 1, 2024
