‘Ab out ho ja bhai’ – Fans react to Daryl Mitchell’s century vs India in ODI World Cup 2023 game

New Zealand and India locked horns in their respective 5^th game of the ODI World Cup 2023 campaign. Daryl Mitchell was the star of the afternoon with a brilliant century to give the Kiwis the much-needed advantage.

Coming into the game both the teams had played four games each and won all of them. The winner of the game on Sunday in Dharamshala would take one step closer to the semi-final stages of the tournament.

India made two changes to their team as they won the toss and bowled first. Mohammad Shami and Suryakumar Yadav came in to replace Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya. The Kiwis on the other hand went in with the same side that beat Afghanistan.

Daryl Mitchell scores a brilliant century for New Zealand –

32-year-old Kiwi batter Daryl Mitchell has been in good form during the ongoing ODI World Cup. On Sunday in Dharamshala, the right-handed batter tore the Indian bowling to shreds.

Daryl Mitchell was severe against the spinner as he went after Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in particular. The left-arm wrist spinner was hit for a couple of sixes to disturb his rhythm.

The Indian fielding which was the talk of the ODI World Cup 2023 tournament was a huge letdown. Daryl Mitchell was dropped in the boundary when Jasprit Bumrah couldn’t latch on to an easy chance.

With a single in the 4^th ball of the 41^st over off Bumrah, the 32-year-old Mitchell reached his 5^th ODI century. There was a huge glee on his face as he removed his helmet and celebrated the moment with Glenn Phillips.

Mohammad Siraj gave India the first wicket when he got rid of Devon Conway for a duck. Shreyas Iyer took an amazing catch to get rid of the dangerous Kiwi opening batter. Mohammad Shami then marked his return to the team with a wicket in his first ball to get rid of Will Young for 17.

Rachin Ravindra scored his third fifty in the ODI World Cup 2023 tournament. The youngster added 159 runs for the third wicket with Mitchell, Shami got the dangerous Ravindra out for 75 when he was caught by Gill while going for a huge hit. Kuldeep Yadav got his first wicket when he trapped Tom Latham out LBW for 5.

Here’s how the fans reacted –

HUNDRED BY DARYL MITCHELL…!!!

A marvelous century by Mitchell in the World Cup against the host nation – a knock to remember. New Zealand in a great position! pic.twitter.com/eE1b0pI8X6

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 22, 2023

And becomes the first batter in this world cup to hit a century against India! Well played! 🥳

But ab out ho jaa Bhai!🥲

— Manthan (@manthanojha_) October 22, 2023

Well deserved century for Mitchell

— Ranjeet Singh (@ranjeetsmile) October 22, 2023

He has been in great form for last 2 years, well played mate

— Sameer Khanal (@Sameer_knl18) October 22, 2023

HUNDRED FOR DARYL MITCHELL…!!!

India has been the best bowling unit in this World Cup but he played one of the best knocks, one to remember in his career – top knock from the backbone of Kiwi middle order.✌️🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/lqoZrZ2Poa

— Mr.Yadav🏹 (@Mr_Yadav360) October 22, 2023

Daryl Mitchell has always impressed me with his ability to bat in the middle orders. He is such a solid player. Averages 50+ in both Test and ODI

Anyways, we too have stellar line up. We will chase the target. 🫶💪🇮🇳

— Baatein (@TeriMeriBaatein) October 22, 2023

brilliant batting👏👏👏

— Bolo Yaarrrr (@ShaRo45264) October 22, 2023

Mitchell played some fearless cricket

— anees ur rehman (@an33s) October 22, 2023