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Daryl Mitchell's crediting a geographical advantage for the key role he's played in giving the Black Caps a chance to make history

Daryl Mitchell's crediting a geographical advantage for the key role he's played in giving the Black Caps a chance to make history

18 January 2026

The New Zealand men are chasing a first ever one-day series win over India in India going into the three-match series decider in Indore later tonight.

Mitchell - who hit 84 in game one, before leading the visitors to victory in game two with an unbeaten 131 - says New Zealand Cricket's purpose-built facility at Lincoln has been a useful tool.

First ball is set for 9pm.

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