Overview:
Prasidh Krishna dropped Daryl’s catch when he was on 82, and it resulted in India’s defeat.
New Zealand defeated India by 7 wickets in the second ODI on 14 January. Daryl Mitchell was named the Player of the Match for scoring an unbeaten 131 runs off 117 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and 2 sixes. The match was played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.
Match Overview – India vs New Zealand, 14 January
New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell won the toss and invited India to bat first. The hosts were restricted to 284/7 in the allotted 50 overs, with KL Rahul scoring 112 not out in 92 balls, including 11 fours and 1 six. Shubman Gill amassed 56 runs off 53 balls, with the help of 9 boundaries and 1 maximum. Kristian Clarke took three wickets.
Chasing 285, the Kiwis were never in trouble despite Devon Conway (16) and Henry Nicholls’ (10) dismissals on a score of 46.
Will Young managed 87 runs off 98 deliveries, packed with 7 fours. He shared a 162-run stand with Mitchell. Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 32 runs as the visitors completed the chase in 47.3 overs.
Player of the Match – Daryl Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell was declared the Player of the Match for his match-winning knock of 131 not out. It was his 8th ton in the fifty-over format, third against India. The veteran has a record of five centuries in India.
How the Match Was Won
Prasidh Krishna dropped Daryl’s catch when he was on 82, and it resulted in India’s defeat. On the fourth delivery of the 36th over, bowled by Kuldeep Yadav, the Men in Blue had a chance to put the rivals on the back foot, but Krishna’s costly mistake allowed the batter to dominate the bowling team. He stitched a 162-run partnership with Young, which put the Kiwis in the driving seat.
Reactions and Post-Match Comments
Daryl Mitchell opened up about his performance. “It is nice to win and contribute with the bat. I enjoy doing the job for New Zealand, and I love batting with Will Young. It was about adapting to the conditions,” he said.
New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell hailed the team. “It is a complete performance, and we are happy with the win. Daryl and Young took the game away from India,” he said.
India skipper Shubman Gill was miffed with his bowlers. “We didn’t pick wickets in the middle overs, and it impacted our chances. They batted well in the middle-overs,” he said.
Series Impact and What’s Next
New Zealand has levelled the series, and the last match on 18 January will decide the winner.
FAQs – India vs New Zealand Player of the Match
Q1: Who was the Player of the Match in India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI on 14 January?
A1: Daryl Mitchell was awarded Player of the Match for scoring an unbeaten 131 runs.
Q2: What were Daryl Mitchell’s key stats?
A2: He scored 131 runs off 117 balls, laced with 11 fours and 2 sixes to lead his team to victory.
Q3: Who won the second ODI between India and New Zealand?
A3: New Zealand won by 7 wickets.
Q4: What’s next in the series/tournament?
A4: The next match is scheduled on 18 January in Indore.
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