Daryl Mitchell Reveals Secret to Subcontinent Success: Dusty Wickets Preparation

• Daryl Mitchell attributes his success on spin-friendly pitches to preparation at New Zealand Cricket's Lincoln facility, using specially prepared dusty wickets.
• He is in remarkable form against India, with recent scores of 130, 134, 84, and an unbeaten 131, trailing Virat Kohli by one rating point in ICC ODI rankings.
• Mitchell scored an unbeaten 131 off 117 balls, leading New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory in the second ODI against India, leveling the series.
• The Lincoln pitch marquee facility allows New Zealand players to simulate specific conditions and train during winters, highlighting unseen efforts.
• Mitchell has amassed 1,457 ODI runs at an average of 56.03, including five centuries, with significant success in India and Pakistan.

Why It Matters: Daryl Mitchell's success in India stems from dedicated preparation on simulated dusty wickets at home.