New Zealand struggled early on after losing Devon Conway, with Washington Sundar taking two crucial wickets, including captain Tom Latham for 28 and Rachin Ravindra, leaving the team at 92/3 at lunch.
After the break, despite the heat necessitating multiple drinks breaks, Will Young scored a half-century, forming a solid 70-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell to push the score to 142/3.
The breakthrough came when Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Young for 71 and quickly followed up by taking Tom Blundell’s wicket. Mitchell continued to battle, scoring a fifty before Jadeja struck again, claiming Glenn Phillips and leaving New Zealand at 192/6 by tea.
However, after the break, Mitchell shifted into a more aggressive gear, delivering some standout moments, including a massive six that left him momentarily stunned.
On the first ball of the 64th over, Sundar bowled a fuller delivery outside off stump, which Mitchell perfectly timed and launched over long-on, landing in the top tier of Wankhede Stadium.
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In a humorous twist, as the ball soared into the stands, Mitchell exclaimed, “Woah, that’s big,” clearly amazed by his own power. The Twitterverse quickly erupted in praise for Mitchell’s impressive shot, celebrating his strength and skill.