Mitchell set multiple records in Indore, becoming the first player to achieve five consecutive fifty-plus scores against India on their soil and the first Kiwi with three centuries in India.

Last Updated: 06.00 PM, Jan 18, 2026
In a masterclass of consistency and power, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell etched his name into the record books today during the third and final ODI against India at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Mitchell’s majestic 137 off 131 balls spearheaded the Black Caps to a formidable 337/8, but it was the sheer volume of milestones he reached that left the cricketing world in awe. Here is a breakdown of the historic records and milestones Daryl Mitchell achieved on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Daryl Mitchell has become the ultimate thorn in the side of the Indian bowling attack. By reaching his century today, he achieved several feats that place him among the greatest names in the sport’s history.
He is now the first New Zealand cricketer to ever score three or more ODI centuries against India in India.
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Beyond his specific dominance over India, Mitchell’s broader ODI form has been nothing short of staggering since the start of 2023.
Mitchell did not act alone. His collaboration with Glenn Phillips (106) was historic in its own right, dragging New Zealand from a precarious 58/3 to a position of total dominance.