IND vs NZ 2026 ODIs: 3 players to watch out for
The ODI series between India and New Zealand begins on 11 January.
Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is set to be one of India’s biggest threats in the upcoming ODI series, given the kind of form he showed throughout 2025. The right-hander enjoyed an outstanding year with the bat, being one of the most consistent middle-order players. Mitchell scored 761 runs from 17 ODIs at an average of 54.35.
He often anchored the innings when wickets fell early, while also accelerating in the latter stages. His tally included a century and six half-centuries, with several knocks coming under pressure. The year also saw him make it to the No.1 spot in the ICC rankings; however, he occupied the third spot. Although he missed the final two ODIs of 2025 due to injury, Mitchell’s form makes him a challenge.
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