Daryl Mitchell Surpasses Babar Azam in Elite ODI Batting Averages, Joins Kohli's List

• Daryl Mitchell has overtaken Babar Azam in the list of best ODI batting averages for players with at least 50 matches.
• Virat Kohli leads the list with an average of 58.46, followed by Shubman Gill (56.36) and Michael Bevan (53.58).
• Mitchell's current average is 53.82, placing him above Babar Azam (53.52) in the top five.
• Mitchell scored a crucial 84 off 71 balls in the 1st ODI against India, guiding New Zealand to 300/8.
• Openers Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62) also contributed significantly to New Zealand's total.

Why It Matters: Daryl Mitchell's impressive form has elevated him past Babar Azam in elite ODI batting averages.