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Daryl Mitchell Says New Zealand Lead Crucial On Tricky Pitch In Zimbabwe Test

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Daryl Mitchell Says New Zealand Lead Crucial On Tricky Pitch In Zimbabwe Test

By AFP News August 01, 2025 • 11:29 AM View: 503

New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell said he believed getting a substantial lead was crucial after he steered the Black Caps into a commanding position on the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Thursday.

Mitchell hit 80 as New Zealand took a first-innings lead of 158 runs, before the visitors claimed two late wickets.

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