Daryl Mitchell Goes for a Better Price at IPL Auction

Daryl Mitchell is a New Zealand cricketer who plays all formats of the game for the Black Caps and Canterbury in domestic cricket. He’s a dynamic all-rounder known for his solid batting, accurate medium pace bowling, and energetic presence on the field.

Here’s a closer look at his impressive career:

Early Life and Domestic Career:

Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, on May 20, 1991.
Son of former New Zealand rugby union player and coach John Mitchell.
Played over 200 domestic matches before his international debut in 2019.
Scored centuries in successive Plunket Shield innings before the England series in 2019.

International Career:

Made his international debut against India in a T20I in February 2019.
Called into the Test team as a replacement for the injured Colin de Grandhomme in late 2019.
Impressed with a confident 73 against England in his first Test innings.
Became a mainstay in the Black Caps’ ODI and T20I lineups.
Played a key role in New Zealand’s runner-up finish at the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, opening the batting alongside Martin Guptill.

Playing Style:

Right-handed batsman known for his clean hitting and ability to build an innings.
Bowls right-arm medium pace with good control and variations.
Energetic fielder and a valuable asset in the team’s fielding unit.

Recent Achievements:

Scored an unbeaten 102 against Pakistan in the 2023 Cricket World Cup, helping New Zealand secure a crucial victory.
Named Player of the Tournament in the 2023 T20 Blast for Canterbury.
Signed a contract with Lancashire Cricket Club for the 2024 English season.