Daryl Mitchell Shares Batting Insights with Shreyas Iyer After Fourth T20I, Moment Wins Hearts

Visakhapatnam:
Cricket witnessed a rare and heartwarming moment after New Zealand’s 50-run victory in the fourth T20 International, as world No.1 ODI batter Daryl Mitchell was seen sharing valuable batting insights with Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer.

A video of the post-match interaction has gone viral on social media, showing Mitchell engaged in an animated technical discussion with Iyer. The New Zealand star was seen explaining key aspects of batting, including stance alignment, trigger movement, and balance at the crease, offering a glimpse into the spirit of learning that transcends national rivalries.

Despite being part of the Indian squad, Shreyas Iyer has not yet featured in the playing XI during the ongoing series. He was initially drafted into the team as a replacement for the injured Tilak Varma for the first three matches. However, due to Tilak’s delayed recovery, Iyer has now been retained for the entire series. While awaiting his opportunity, the experienced batter has been using the time to sharpen his skills and learn from one of the finest performers in world cricket.

Mitchell, currently enjoying the best phase of his career, has been in sensational form on the India tour. He struck two centuries in the ODI series and followed it up with a composed unbeaten 39-run knock in the fourth T20I, playing a crucial role in helping New Zealand post a competitive total and secure their first win of the series.

With this victory, New Zealand avoided a clean sweep, though India continue to lead the five-match series 3–1.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised Mitchell’s contribution after the match, crediting his calm finishing under pressure.
“Daryl closed the innings beautifully. Our strong powerplay start made a big difference. We are treating this series as part of our World Cup preparation,” Santner said, also hinting at the return of a few senior players for the final match.

The post-match exchange between Mitchell and Iyer highlighted the true essence of cricket — where knowledge-sharing, mutual respect, and continuous learning take precedence over competition. For Iyer, these insights could prove invaluable ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, especially when he gets an opportunity to reclaim his place in the playing XI.