Daryl Mitchell Creates History Against Pakistan
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell made headlines in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Pakistan. In just four balls, he reached a historic milestone, further cementing his reputation as a dependable middle-order batter.
- Scored 1,000 runs against Pakistan
- Became the eighth New Zealand batter to reach this mark
- Surpassed Rohit Sharma in the all-time record list
Mitchell’s Rapid Milestone
Mitchell walked in during the ninth over after Kane Williamson was dismissed for 1 run. Facing Pakistan’s Naseem Shah, he played two dot balls before getting off the mark. A single off Abrar Ahmed secured his 1,000th run against Pakistan.
This milestone puts him among New Zealand’s top batters, as only a few have reached 1,000+ runs against Pakistan in all formats.
New Zealand Batters With 1,000+ Runs vs Pakistan
| Batter | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Kane Williamson | 3,477 | 54.32 |
| Ross Taylor | 2,375 | 46.56 |
| Martin Crowe | 1,965 | 50.38 |
| Stephen Fleming | 1,755 | 38.15 |
| Martin Guptill | 1,729 | 36.02 |
| Tom Latham | 1,642 | 33.20 |
| Brendon McCullum | 1,358 | 34.82 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 1,008 | 45.81 |
Mitchell’s Success Against Pakistan
Mitchell became the 108th batter in international cricket to score 1,000+ runs against Pakistan. This also marks Pakistan as the second team against whom he has reached this milestone.
His highest runs total is against England (1,293 runs), where he has recorded:
- 4 centuries
- 9 half-centuries
Against Pakistan, his stats include:
- 3 centuries
- 5 half-centuries
His ability to perform against quality bowling attacks highlights his importance to New Zealand’s squad.
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Unfortunate End to His Innings
Despite reaching a major milestone, Mitchell couldn’t convert it into a big score. Facing Haris Rauf, he managed only 10 runs off 24 balls, striking at 41.66. However, his career strike rate of 103.70 against Pakistan remains the highest among New Zealand batters (min. 250 runs).
New Zealand’s Dependence on Mitchell in Champions Trophy 2025
As New Zealand moves forward in the Champions Trophy 2025, they will count on Mitchell’s form and experience. His ability to anchor the innings and deliver under pressure makes him a key player.
With crucial matches ahead, fans are eager to see more milestones from him.
Stay tuned for the latest updates from ICC Champions Trophy 2025!