This is a list of players who are remembered by the Indian fans to have piled up significant scores consistently against the Men In Blue in ODI cricket.
What is Daryl Mitchell’s record against India in ODIs?
In 11 innings against India in ODI cricket, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has scored 741 runs at an astonishing average of 74, with the help of four centuries and two fifties. Mitchell’s average of 74 is the highest among the batsmen who have scored a minimum of 600 ODI runs against India.
In his first four innings with India as the opposition, Mitchell’s highest score was only 24. However, his next seven innings read 130, 134, 17, 63, 84, 131*, and 137.
The first two of those centuries came in the India vs New Zealand matches at the 2023 World Cup, including in the semi-final. New Zealand lost both those games, and also the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final, in which Mitchell scored 63.
The Kiwis also went down in the ODI in Vadodara, where Mitchell made 84. But finally he hit a century in a winning cause against India in Rajkot, where his 131* helped his side chase 285.
The IND vs NZ ODI series 2026 propelled Daryl Mitchell’s record in India against India from simply outstanding to almost unbelievable: 650 runs in 8 ODI innings at an average of 92, including four centuries and one fifty.
Further, Mitchell finished this series with 352 runs, which is now the record for scoring the most runs in a three-match ODI series against India, breaking Quinton de Kock’s record of 342 runs from 2013.
Mitchell’s terrific numbers in Indian conditions and especially against the Men In Blue have made fans wonder about his IPL team. However, you will be shocked to learn his status regarding IPL 2026.
Which Team Will Daryl Mitchell Play For In IPL 2026?
Shockingly, Daryl Mitchell was unsold in the IPL 2026 auction as no team placed any bid for him. Mitchell’s base price was INR 2 crore. However, this doesn’t mean that Mitchell couldn’t be part of the IPL 2026. Given his thunderous recent form, franchises will be tempted to rope him in if they require an injury replacement for an overseas player.
Not to forget, KKR have not yet named a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who they had to leave out after instructions from the BCCI. Although Mustafizur is a pacer and Mitchell’s primary role is that of a batsman, it’s still not out of place to think that Mitchell will bolster KKR’s batting lineup, which was shaky last season.
Mitchell has previously played two seasons in the IPL: 2022 for Rajasthan Royals and 2024 for Chennai Super Kings. He went unsold in the last two IPL auctions.
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