Daryl Mitchell is a key player in New Zealand's middle order, especially in conditions where spinners are likely to have a say. His ability to play spin well in the middle overs makes him an important player for his team.
Daryl Mitchell is not playing against Bangladesh as he is unwell. It is a significant blow to New Zealand, who will be looking for some other options to play his role. Mitchell has been replaced by Rachin Ravindra in the Playing XI.
Rachin Ravindra was expected to open alongside Devon Conway when the squad for the Champions Trophy was selected. However, Ravindra got badly injured during the tri-series leading up to the tournament which paved the way for Will Young to come into the Playing XI.
Daryl Mitchell's ODI numbers
Daryl Mitchell is a key player for New Zealand across all the formats. The right-hander has established himself as an all-format player after some impressive outings.
He has an excellent conversion rate and has struck 6 hundreds and 7 fifties throughout his ODI career. The right-hander has scored runs on different conditions across the world which shows his versatality as a cricketer. Adding to this, he can also bowl some part-time medium-pace.
Winning start for New Zealand
In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for just 260. Khushdil Shah and Babar Azam hit fifites for the home team but those weren't enough to take them across the line. Mitchell Santner and Will O'Rurke picked up three wickets each for New Zealand.
If New Zealand beats Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, they will ensure to qualify for the semi-finals along with India. In this case, Bangladesh and Pakistan will be knocked out of the tournament.
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