Daryl Mitchell weathers Jayden Seales storm to etch record with heavy ton at Hagley Oval

Daryl Mitchell played a poised knock at Hagley Oval [Source: AFP Photos]

In the first ODI between New Zealand and West Indies at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, Daryl Mitchell made an unprecedented record which propelled him into the top four players with the highest individual scores at Hagley Oval in ODI matches. 

Notably, Mitchell scored 119 runs off 118 deliveries while batting first on November 16, 2025 against the visitors. Mitchell came in after Will Young departed in the 7th over. New Zealand looked shaky after West Indies bagged two wickets early inside the powerplay, with Rachin Ravindra gone for just four runs. 

However, opener Devon Conway stood strong alongside Daryl Mitchell to stitch up 67 runs before the former departed in the 19th over. It was Mitchell who stood through the storm to pair with Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell, and Mitchell Santner as well to rack up the masterful ton. 

Daryl Mitchell's ton makes record at Christchurch

Mitchell's innings was laced with 12 boundaries and two sixes as he struck at 100.85 before being dismissed by Jayden Seales in the 50th over.

Mitchell's 119 now stands as the fourth-highest individual score at Hagley Oval, with Scotland's Callum McLeod leading with a mammoth 175 at this venue. New Zealand's Tom Latham, however, is second with 137 runs, as Mitchell stands just below Moeen Ali, who scored 128 runs.

In the match, it was only Devon Conway and Michael Bracewell who had noticeable scores after Daryl Mitchell, with their 49 and 35 runs respectively. 

Though Mitchell played an unforgettable knock, New Zealand could only pile up 269 runs at the end of 50 overs, as West Indies came into the chase and had already lost the wicket of John Campbell to Kyle Jamieson.

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