Daryl Mitchell's Heroics Lead Second-String New Zealand to Stunning ODI Series Win Over India

• New Zealand, with a second-string team, defeated India 2-1 in the ODI series on Indian soil.
• Daryl Mitchell was the standout performer, scoring 352 runs in the series with an average of 176, including two centuries and one half-century.
• In the third ODI, Mitchell (137 runs) and Glenn Phillips formed a crucial partnership, setting a huge target for India.
• Former Indian player Ravichandran Ashwin had commented that even one win for New Zealand would be significant, highlighting the perceived weakness of their squad.
• Despite India fielding a strong team with many Champions Trophy winners, New Zealand's collective 'we' spirit triumphed over India's individual talent.

Why It Matters: Daryl Mitchell's exceptional performance and New Zealand's team spirit secured an unexpected ODI series victory against India.