NZ vs WI: Daryl Mitchell ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies ODI series

New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the final two matches of the ongoing one-day international series against the West Indies due to a small tear in the groin muscle, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Tuesday.

Mitchell, the number three ODI batsman in the ICC rankings, suffered the injury while scoring a century in New Zealand’s seven-run win in the series opener in Christchurch on Sunday.

NZC said the injury would require just two weeks of rehabilitation, leaving Mitchell free to take part in the three-match Test series against the tourists in December.

“It’s always difficult to be ruled out of a series early due to injury, especially when you’re in top form like Daryl,” said coach Rob Walter. “He has been our standout performer in the ODI format so far this summer, so he will be missed for two important matches.”

Left-handed batsman Henry Nicholls has already been called up as a replacement and will now remain with the squad for the remainder of the ODI series, which continues in Napier on Wednesday.

Published on November 18, 2025