India strike late as Daryl Mitchell falls after explosive knock
January 11, 2026: India produced a crucial breakthrough in the death overs as Prasidh Krishna dismissed Daryl Mitchell at 47.4 overs, halting New Zealand’s late surge. Mitchell, who had anchored the innings with a powerful 84 off 71 balls, was trapped lbw as Prasidh’s delivery straightened after pitching. The on-field umpire raised the finger without hesitation, ending Mitchell’s resistance with just 14 balls left in the innings.
Moments earlier, Mitchell had gone on an aggressive rampage, smashing 4, 6 and 4 in the 47.3 over to push New Zealand past the 280-run mark. His attacking strokeplay gave the Black Caps vital momentum at the back end, putting pressure on the Indian bowlers and lifting the total deep into the 280s.
Before the dismissal, Mitchell had also stitched together a useful partnership with Kristian Clarke, keeping the scoreboard ticking in the 46th over with a mix of boundaries and sharp running. However, India’s timely strike has pegged New Zealand back slightly, with the visitors at 281 for 8 as the innings enters its final moments.