Mitchell’s Masterclass Powers NZ to Seven-Wicket Win Over Ind in Rajkot ODI

New Zealand produced a composed chase to defeat India by seven wickets in the second India vs New Zealand ODI at Rajkot on January 14, 2026. They completed 286 for 3 in 47.3 overs, with Daryl Mitchell scoring an unbeaten century.

The visitors were 46 for 2 after early wickets, with Devon Conway dismissed for 16 and Henry Nicholls for 10. India's bowlers applied brief pressure, but it failed.

The innings were stabilized by Will Young and Daryl Mitchell. Young scored 87 off 98 balls, and Mitchell scored a patient but strong 131 not out. The pair added 162 for the third wicket, laying the foundation for Daryl Mitchell’s century.

Young was dismissed at the score of 208, and Glenn Phillips then joined Mitchell at the crease. Phillips struck 32 off 25, and the rate required was kept in check. Mitchell completed the chase, bringing up his hundred off 96 balls and not out at 131, off 117 deliveries, with eleven fours and two sixes, and this earned him the Player of the Match.

Indian bowlers struggled to take wickets, as Kuldeep Yadav remained expensive with one wicket and conceded 82 runs in 10 overs. Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna took one apiece. Mohammed Siraj bowled economically but went wicketless and there was an absence of breakthroughs in the middle overs, which was disadvantageous to the hosts.

New Zealand scored 200 in the 36th over and finished the game comfortably by seven wickets, gaining solid momentum in the series.

With Mitchell’s authoritative knock leading the way, New Zealand demonstrated itself to be deep, calm, and capable of pursuing the goal in the face of pressure; India was left searching for answers ahead of the next match.