Daryl Mitchell's injury haunts New Zealand (Source: @BLACKCAPS/x.com)
After wrapping up a thrilling T20I series against the West Indies, New Zealand is facing the opponent in a three-match ODI series. After a heroic victory in the first ODI, the Blackcaps faced a massive setback.
In the last clash, Daryl Mitchell scored a thrilling century and suffered an injury scare later on. As the Kiwis shift their focus to the next match, Mitchell is set to stay in Christchurch for a scan.
Kiwis suffer yet another painful injury setback
Moving on to the focus from the T20Is, the New Zealand side gave a thrilling start to the ODI series. While batting first, the Blackcaps faced some early wickets, but Daryl Mitchell stood like a pillar. Completing a gritty half-century, he smashed his seventh ODI century and played a knock of 119 runs in 118 balls with 12 boundaries and two over-boundaries.
As New Zealand secured a record triumph with that, Daryl Mitchell faced a setback. After picking up a groin strain, and didn’t return to the field after the first innings ended. But the recent news about his injury is raising eyebrows.
With the team heading to Napier, Mitchell will remain in Christchurch for a scan, leaving New Zealand with a worrying setback. Kiwis faced a massive setback as his participation in the remained ODI clashes is still under wraps.
Nicholls secures a spot in the updated squad
After Mitchell’s availability in the next match is still questionable, Henry Nicholls received a call-up to cover the squad. The Kiwi batter has plenty of experience as he represented the nation in 81 ODIs. In the ongoing Ford Trophy, he is in outstanding form. He is the current highest run scorer of the series with 306 runs.
In recent times, the injury has become a massive setback for the Blackcaps. In the ongoing series, they are taking part without Mohammad Abbas, Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Ben Sears, and Mitchell has been the newest addition in the list.
After a 7-run victory in the first match, the Kiwis took a 1-0 lead in the series. As the next match is scheduled for November 19, the Kiwis are eyeing another dominating win on their home soil.
