New Zealand cricketer Daryl Mitchell has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 5,500 runs in T20 cricket. This accomplishment was marked during the second T20I match against India, held at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
Daryl Mitchell’s Remarkable T20 Career Stats
In this match, Mitchell scored 18 runs, reaching this milestone on his eighth run. He entered the field while New Zealand was at 98/3 and looked to build a partnership with Rachin Ravindra. Unfortunately, he was dismissed in the 12th over by Shivam Dube while attempting an aggressive shot.
Career Highlights
- Debuted in T20 cricket: November 2012
- First T20I cap: February 2019
- Total T20 matches played: 256
- Total T20 innings: 230
- Total runs scored: 5,510
- Batting average: 30.78
- Strike rate: 136.28
- Half-centuries: 27
- Highest score: 88 (not out)
Performance for New Zealand
In his international career, Mitchell has participated in 92 T20I matches for New Zealand. He has accumulated 1,720 runs over 82 innings, averaging 26.87. His strike rate stands at 139.27, including eight half-centuries.
ICC T20 World Cup Contributions
Interestingly, Mitchell is unique among New Zealand players for achieving multiple 50+ scores in both semi-finals and finals of the ICC T20 World Cup. His standout performances include:
- 72* against England in the 2021 World Cup
- 53* against Pakistan in the 2022 semi-final
In total, Mitchell has amassed 353 runs in T20 World Cup matches, with an average of 35.30.
