Watch: Rohit Sharma takes stunning low catch at slips to dismiss Daryl Mitchell for 82
Published - 01 Nov 2024, 03:34 PM | Updated - 01 Nov 2024, 11:37 PM
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Team India skipper Rohit Sharma made exceptional fielding efforts to get rid of New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell during the first innings of the third Test match. Rohit Sharma grabbed a spectacular catch in slip to dismiss Daryl Mitchell, who had been in good touch with bat on the opening day.
The New Zealand managed to score 235 runs in their first innings after winning the toss at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday, November 1. Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja ran through the Kiwis' middle order by taking a wicket haul. Jadeja finished with bowling figures of 5/65 in his 22 overs.
Watch: Rohit Sharma Takes A Low Sharp Catch At Slips
Daryl Mitchell was the top scorer for the New Zealand team in the first innings with 82 runs off 129 balls, including three boundaries and as many sixes. He was the ninth batter to be dismissed in the first innings. Following his wicket, Ajaz Patel and William O'Rourke added 7 runs for the last wicket.
On the first ball of the 66th over, Mitchell played a delicate shot on a delivery outside off stump but ended up hitting straight into the hands of Rohit Sharma, who was at first slip. Rohit completed a low catch to get a prized wicket. Mitchell received applause and a standing ovation from his teammates.
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Daryl Mitchell was unable to continue playing in the later stages of the day due to persistent cramps experienced during his batting. Tim Southee came in as the replacement fielder while India has begun their first innings.
Best Batting Average in Tests Away from Home Since 2022 (Minimum 500 Runs)
| Player | Runs | Batting Average |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook | 1170 | 83.57 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 634 | 79.25 |
| Usman Khawaja | 1550 | 57.40 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 940 | 49.47 |
| Kane Williamson | 650 | 46.42 |
New Zealand Bowled Out 235 Runs In First Innings Of Mumbai Test
New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first, but Indian pacer Akash Deep quickly struck by dismissing Devon Conway for just four runs in the fourth over. Captain Tom Latham made 28 before being outfoxed by a sharp delivery from Washington Sundar, who then bowled Rachin Ravindra for five.
Will Young, who scored 71 runs, and Daryl Mitchell stabilized the innings with a partnership of 87 runs for the fourth wicket. However, the middle order collapsed from 159 for three to 210-8 all out. Mitchell top-scored for New Zealand with 82 runs off 129 balls, hitting three fours and as many sixes.
In the end, New Zealand was bowled out for 235 runs in 65.4 overs. Jadeja took five wickets and Sundar secured four wickets in the New Zealand first innings.
