During the first Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on March 11th, Daryl Mitchell helped New Zealand recover from a difficult situation. Sri Lanka scored 355 runs in their first innings, and New Zealand lost five wickets and struggled at 151/5 at the end of Day 2.
Despite the challenging situation, Daryl Mitchell played a remarkable inning to boost New Zealand’s chances. On the third day, he completed an outstanding century, his fifth in total, before getting out after scoring 102 runs.
Thanks to Mitchell’s impressive performance, the hosts scored 373 runs before getting bowled out. Matt Henry’s special 72-run knock also contributed to the team’s success and helped them secure a slim lead of 18 runs.
To stay in the race for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Sri Lanka must defeat New Zealand by a margin of 2-0.
Considering that Rohit Sharma and his team are also vying for a spot in the WTC final, numerous Indian fans expressed their delight at Daryl Mitchell’s exceptional batting performance. Many supporters used social media platforms to praise the New Zealand batsman for his outstanding display.
Here are some of the top tweets from Twitter showcasing the reactions to Daryl Mitchell’s batting heroics:
Daryl Mitchell has established himself as a reliable player for his team, often rescuing them with his exceptional batting performances. He achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the second-fastest New Zealand batsman to score five Test centuries with his impressive ton against Sri Lanka.
India vs. Sri Lanka: The WTC Final Qualification Scenarios
Sri Lanka’s PCT is 55.33, placing them third in the WTC points table. India’s PCT is 60.29, putting them in second place. India will qualify for the WTC final if they win their current match, but a draw or loss leaves their fate uncertain. If India fails, Sri Lanka must beat New Zealand 2-0 to advance to the final, which will take place at the Oval in London from June 7–11. Australia has already secured a spot in the final.
