Daryl Mitchell, a New Zealand middle-order batsman, delivered a batting masterclass in the third One-Day International against India at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, January 18. The right-hander delivered a controlled yet dominant performance, scoring 137 off 131 balls and leading the Kiwis to a challenging total. Mitchell once again proved difficult to handle, forming partnerships and confounding India’s bowling assault.
Mitchell was on his way back to the pavilion when Mohammed Siraj dismissed him. Virat Kohli, who was fielding at the boundary lines during the incident also had a hilarious back and forth with Mitchell so as to push him off the field. Indian bowlers were hammered all across by Mitchell in the three- match series, in which he scored two hundred and a half-century. The moment quickly caught the attention of fans and was shared on social media sites.
🚨This is why Virat Kohli is different ❤️
A champion applauding another champion — Kohli congratulating Daryl Mitchell for his brillant century shows his greatness both on and off the field.❤️ pic.twitter.com/fEr9ciOcdA
— MuFFatLal Bohra (@arshdeep3444) January 18, 2026In the third ODI, New Zealand put up a strong total of 337/8 off 50 overs led by centuries from Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. Man of the series, Mitchell continued his extraordinary run in the series by recording his second century – an awe inspiring 137 runs (15x4s and 3x6s).
Mitchell was well supported by Phillips, who had an equally devastating innings, reaching 106 off 88 balls, including nine fours and three maximums. During the middle overs, the duo contributed significantly to the scoring. Mitchell and Will Young contributed 53 runs in 66 balls for the third wicket before putting together a mammoth 219-run partnership in 186 balls for the fourth wicket alongside Phillips.
Mohammed Siraj eventually dismissed Mitchell, who then began his walk back to the pavilion. Virat Kohli, stationed near the boundary during the incident, shared a light-hearted exchange with Mitchell as he sent him off. Mitchell tormented the Indian bowlers throughout the three-match series, smashing two centuries and a half-century. The sequence quickly struck a chord with fans and went viral on social media.
In the third ODI, New Zealand posted a formidable 337/8 in 50 overs, powered by centuries from Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. Mitchell capped off his outstanding series with a second hundred, a superb 137 off 157 balls, featuring 15 fours and three sixes.
