Mitchell relishes chance to play for Kiwis after match-winning show vs India

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell said he rel- ished the opportunity to play for his country and contribute to the side's seven-wicket win over India in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, adding that the chance to play international cricket is always pretty cool.

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Player of the Match Mitchell hit a superb unbeaten 131 off 117 balls to guide New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket victory over India, while sharing a commanding 162-run stand off 152 balls for the third wicket with Will Young, who hit 87.

"It's really nice to get the win. We haven't won here for a couple of years now. Nice for a younger group to see that you can challenge some of the best in the world. I'm just enjoying doing my job for my country. I love playing for New Zealand, and any time you get the chance, it's pretty cool.

"Youngy (Will Young), he's a class player, and I love batting with him. It was good fun out there. We had a bit of fun, but we also enjoyed getting the contest as well," Mitchell said in the post-match presentation ceremony.