Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand cricketer)

Daryl Mitchell
Personal information
Full name
Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Born (1991-05-20) 20 May 1991 (age 33)
Hamilton, New Zealand
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBatting all-rounder
RelationsJohn Mitchell (father)
Paul Mitchell (uncle)
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 276)29 November 2019 v England
Last Test17 March 2023 v Sri Lanka
ODI debut (cap 199)20 March 2021 v Bangladesh
Last ODI15 November 2023 v India
ODI shirt no.75
T20I debut (cap 81)6 February 2019 v India
Last T20I17 June 2024 v Papua New Guinea
T20I shirt no.75
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2011/12–2019/20Northern Districts
2020/21–presentCanterbury
2021Middlesex
2022Rajasthan Royals
2023Lancashire
2023London Spirit
2024Chennai Super Kings
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC
Matches 23 39 67 103
Runs scored 1,608 1,577 1,296 5,945
Batting average 50.25 52.56 25.92 40.44
100s/50s 5/10 6/5 0/7 15/33
Top score 190 134 72* 190
Balls bowled 685 291 101 5,707
Wickets 3 13 8 98
Bowling average 116.66 21.15 22.87 31.18
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 1
10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0
Best bowling 1/7 3/25 2/27 5/44
Catches/stumpings 33/– 25/– 34/– 118/–
Medal record
Men's Cricket
Representing  New Zealand
T20 World Cup
Runner-up 2021 UAE & Oman
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 19 June 2024

Daryl Joseph Mitchell (born 20 May 1991) is a New Zealand cricketer who plays all formats of the game for the New Zealand national team and represents Canterbury in domestic cricket. He is the son of New Zealand rugby union coach and former player John Mitchell.[1][2]

After appearing in over 200 domestic matches in New Zealand's domestic cricket system, Mitchell finally made his international debut in 2019.[3] Mitchell is known for his adaptability and went onto cement his reputation of playing any given role assigned to him at international level.[4][5] He nailed his reputation as a bankable finisher especially noted for his ability to finish the games. He had been one of the most impactful players in the Super Smash and renowned for having hit the most sixes in Super Smash prior to his late entry to international cricket.[6] He is often confused by fans and English cricket pundits as his namesake Daryl Mitchell is also a right-handed batting all-rounder originally from England who has predominantly played for Worcestershire at county level.[7]

  1. ^ "Daryl Mitchell prepares to step out of his dad's shadow". ESPNcricinfo. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Black Caps cricketer Daryl Mitchell follows rugby father John as national team captain". Stuff. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  3. ^ "NZ's structure has nurtured Mitchell on & off pitch". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Mitchell banking on his adaptability to settle in on No. 4 spot". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Pitches will get slower as IPL progresses, adaptation key to success: RR's Daryl Mitchell". The Indian Express. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Daryl Mitchell is ready to blast off". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  7. ^ Salisbury, Arthur (27 October 2019). "Who is New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell?. Wisden Cricket". Wisden. Retrieved 28 January 2023.