Daryl Mitchell reflected on New Zealand’s remarkable achievement, emphasizing that their historic ODI series win in India was rooted in maintaining composure during high-pressure moments and a strong collective belief. The series concluded with an intense third match where India came close to chasing down a challenging target of 338, spurred on by a crucial partnership between centurion Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana. However, the partnership eventually broke, sealing New Zealand’s first bilateral ODI series victory on Indian turf. Mitchell acknowledged the reality of the pressure they faced and commended his team’s cool-headedness. ‘They formed an impressive partnership, and the pressure was palpable given the ground’s nature, the pitch conditions, and the dimensions of the field,’ said Mitchell, who scored an impressive 137 runs off 131 balls. ‘I felt immense pride in how composed the team remained and how clearly we executed our game plan.’
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