Daryl Mitchell's Heroics: 84 Runs Propel New Zealand to 300/8 Against India

• Daryl Mitchell scored a crucial 84 runs off 71 balls, including five fours and three sixes, to help New Zealand reach 300/8.
• New Zealand's innings was built on a strong opening partnership of 117 runs between Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62).
• Harshit Rana's second spell turned the tide for India, taking 2 wickets for 13 runs and causing a middle-order collapse.
• New Zealand's score fell from 117/0 to 198/5 before Mitchell's partnerships and Kristian Clarke's quick 24* rescued the innings.
• Indian bowlers Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Kuldeep Yadav also contributed with key wickets.

Why It Matters: Daryl Mitchell's resilient 84 lifted New Zealand to a competitive total of 300/8 against India.