ENG vs NZ | Twitter reacts to Daryl Mitchell's sensational dives saving two boundaries on one ball
Fielding has always been an underrated aspect of cricket but when a player showcases extraordinary athleticism, it never fails to captivate the attention of cricket spectators. One such magnificent display was exhibited by Daryl Mitchell at the boundary during the opening match of the World Cup.
Amidst the inconsistent batting display by the England team where batsmen kept departing at regular intervals, Joe Root found himself standing alone at one end and playing a measured innings. The former skipper had cruised past 50 and looked set to press on the accelerator. However, it was at this critical juncture that Daryl Mitchell delivered two sensational dives on a single ball that not only saved a certain boundary but also showcased his exceptional fielding prowess.
Root was up against Rachin Ravindra in the 33rd over whose full delivery was whipped down the ground by Root. The Kookaburra seemed destined to reach the boundary when Mitchell out of the blue lunged to his right from his position at long-off. He skillfully slid along the boundary's edge, making a valiant effort to halt the ball's progress. However, his attempt at pushing the ball away did not prove to be enough as it angled towards the ropes once again. Seeing this, Mitchell swiftly regained his composure and executed a precise flick on his second try. His remarkable recovery saved two vital runs for his team which had Twitter flooded with reactions.
Pure athletic!
— Vivek Pant (@ManasSingh45) October 5, 2023
Not bad!
Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner have been brilliant! 3 out of 4 wickets so far have been taken by the spinners #CWC23 #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/wAfmsryaeG
— Sammy 𝕏 (@sammyX39) October 5, 2023
He's got beaten up today!
Ravindra payein aur kitna phainta khayega root se ??
— مریم (@twanu_ki) October 5, 2023
That's really hard!
Horrendous bowling from Ravindra 🤣 just no control at all
— Vivek (@viveks1996) October 5, 2023
Spectacular fielding!
Daryl Mitchell’s fielding tho🤌🏼👌🏼
— P.✨ (@PreetyThakur22) October 5, 2023
What a dive!
Sheer athleticism from Daryl Mitchell!! What a fielder, what a player! What an effort 👌
— Astrid Fernandes (@Astrid_Ferns_07) October 5, 2023
He came out of no where!
Daryl Mitchell warra fielder
— Taha (@ayyytommyy) October 5, 2023
Women
Where are the 50,000 women who got free tickets. Did they pack after their free lunch 🤣 #ENGvNZ
— Prahalad (@prahalad_barks) October 5, 2023
That is absolutely true!
The Deepest Things In The World:
— Luke Terry (@ComedianLTerry) October 5, 2023
- The Dead Sea
- The Mariana Trench
- England's Batting Lineup#ICCCricketWorldCup #ENGvNZ
He didn't pick it up!
Big chance for Liam Livingstone #ENGvNZ
— Colin M 🏏 (@CricketColin) October 5, 2023