Darryl Mitchell was knocked out after scoring a century –

Darryl Mitchell played an amazing innings of 118 runs off 118 balls in the first ODI against West Indies. New Zealand beat West Indies by 7 runs in this match.

But after the first match, New Zealand suffered a big blow in the series. Daryl Mitchell suffered a groin injury after his match-winning century, making his game uncertain for the remainder of the series.

Mitchell scored 119 runs in the first ODI in Christchurch to win by 7 runs; But Darryl Mitchell suffered a groin strain in that match. For this he has to be scanned from Christchurch itself.

Left-handed batsman Henry Nicholls, who last played an ODI for New Zealand in April, has been called up to replace Mitchell. He has been in great form in the ongoing Ford Trophy – scoring 306 runs at an average of 76.50, scoring two consecutive centuries against Otago and Auckland.

Also in the squad as an additional batsman is Mark Chapman, who averages 101.33 in four ODIs this year. Daryl Mitchell was Man of the Match in the series against England. Captain Mitchell Santner praised him, saying, ‘He’s a crisis man – the way he scored a century on one leg, it’s amazing.’

Not only Darryl Mitchell, New Zealand will be without several other stars due to injuries against the West Indies. They are: Mohammad Abbas (ribs), Finn Allen (foot), Lockie Ferguson (hamstring), Adam Milne (ankle), Will O’Rourke (back), Glenn Phillips (groin), Ben Sears (hamstring).

Also, Kane Williamson has been rested after suffering a groin problem during the England series. He is concentrating on the preparations for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies.

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