Daryl Mitchell Achieves 5,000 T20 Runs: Essential Stats
Daryl Mitchell, a prominent cricketer from New Zealand, recently reached an impressive milestone in his career by surpassing 5,000 runs in T20 cricket. This achievement occurred during the second T20 International against India at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
Daryl Mitchell’s Milestone Achievement
Mitchell’s 5,000th run came with his eighth run of the match. Unfortunately, he was dismissed soon after, scoring a total of 18 runs in the 12th over, bowled by Shivam Dube.
Career Highlights
- T20 Debut: November 2012
- First T20I Cap: February 2019
- Total T20 Matches: 256 matches
- Total Runs Scored: Over 5,000 runs
- Batting Average: Exceeds 30
- Strike Rate: Nearly 136
- Half-Centuries: 27 fifties, highest score of 88 not out
T20I Statistics
In international T20 cricket, Mitchell has played in 92 matches, accumulating over 1,700 runs. His T20I average is above 26, with a notable strike rate of around 140. This includes eight half-centuries, highlighting his consistent performance in the format.
Notable Performances
Mitchell stands out as the only New Zealand player to score more than one fifty in key ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals and finals. His significant performances include:
- 72* against England in the 2021 T20 World Cup
- 53* against Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final
Across all T20 World Cups, he has amassed a total of 353 runs, with an average of 35.30. Daryl Mitchell’s recent achievement reinforces his vital role in New Zealand cricket and cements his position as a leading performer in the T20 format.
