NZ vs NED | Twitter reacts as van Meerken thanks Daryl Mitchell for destroying stumps and not him

10/09/2023

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In cricket, moments of true sportsmanship often lead to a flurry of reactions, and the recent showdown between New Zealand and the Netherlands was no exception. As Daryl Mitchell smashed the ball back at van Meerken, the latter thanked him after seeing the result on the non striker’s stumps.

In the sixth World Cup clash between New Zealand and Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the Dutch won the toss and elected to bowl first. Despite starting by conceding three maiden overs, the Kiwis managed to put up a 67-run opening partnership before Roelof van der Merwe sent Devon Conway packing. The Netherlands kept taking wickets at regular intervals to keep the score under control but there was still Daryl Mitchell to deal with. His brutal hitting was on full display and it culminated in the 37th over as it was even acknowledged by the bowler.

On the second ball of the over, van Meerken bowled a full delivery at the Kiwi, who could not resist having a pop as it was right in his slot. Mitchell middled the ball to perfection and hit it right back from where it had come. The ball missed the bowler and headed straight at the stumps where it had enough venom behind it to uproot one of the stumps. Van Meerken responded to this in the best way possible. He turned around to face the batter - folded his hands and bowed down with a smile on his face. Mitchell appeared to be in a state of disappointment only to see the bowlers reaction and churn out a smile himself.

Twitter poured down with a flow of reactions to this incident and the hearty exchange of smiles between the Kiwi and the Dutch player.

Bow down Mitchell

pic.twitter.com/Nc9BaOY1tg
— Ishan Martinez (@IshanMarti66419) October 9, 2023

Thank you

“Thank you very much for hitting it on stumps and not spoiling my economy Mitchel” 👀

Fun moments from Meekeren #NZvNED #WC2023 pic.twitter.com/gtp2bJw8hE
— Hammer and Gavel (@hammer_gavel) October 9, 2023

Namaste

That Namaste by van Meekeren 🙏#NED #NZvsNED #WorldCup2023
— gary o'neil enthusiast (@karthik_jammy_) October 9, 2023

Criminaly underated

#NZvsNED

Daryl Mitchell is criminaly an underrated player in odi's
— 𝓡𝓪𝓱𝓾𝓵 🏏 (@rahul_vnr32) October 9, 2023

Interesting

“Daryl Mitchell has done the typical thing of coming at a typical number” ye kiya commentary hai ????
— PCT meme | Bully 🐂 (@PctMeme) October 9, 2023

Love watching him

Daryl Mitchell is such a fucking boss. I love watching him bat. #NZvNED pic.twitter.com/kB7Lgf9cxH
— dizzy dover 👀🖊️📖 (@dizzydover) October 9, 2023

True

If Daryl Mitchell hits it straight, then it's more likely to clear the ropes. His technique is so good when it comes to lofting it down the ground vs. pace & spin.

These aren't full-blooded hits, but a lovely combination of timing & power.
— Jeet Vachharajani🏏 (@Jeetv27) October 9, 2023

Smashing it like a boss