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Mitchell's Groin Injury Casts Doubt on Second ODI vs West Indies

Daryl Mitchell faces an injury scare after his century-winning performance in the first ODI. He experienced groin discomfort during his knock and couldn't field in the second innings. New Zealand has called up Henry Nicholls as cover while Mitchell undergoes scans. The team faces multiple injury concerns ahead of Wednesday's second ODI in Napier.

Key Points: Daryl Mitchell Injury Doubtful for NZ vs West Indies ODI

  • Mitchell scored match-winning 119 despite battling fitness issues throughout his innings
  • Experienced groin discomfort during his seventh ODI century knock
  • Did not field during West Indies' chase in the series opener
  • Henry Nicholls joins squad after impressive domestic form with back-to-back centuries
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Mitchell doubtful for second ODI vs Windies with groin issue; Nicholls called in as cover

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell doubtful for second ODI with groin injury after century knock. Henry Nicholls called in as cover for West Indies series.

"Daryl Mitchell will not travel to Napier with the BLACKCAPS today and will undergo a scan on his left groin - New Zealand Cricket"

Christchurch, Nov 17

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the second ODI against the West Indies after experiencing discomfort in his thigh during the match-winning century in the series opener.

New Zealand have called in batter Henry Nicholls into the squad as cover, and he will assemble with the squad in Napier on Monday.

"Daryl Mitchell will not travel to Napier with the BLACKCAPS today and will instead undergo a scan on his left groin in Christchurch this morning," New Zealand Cricket said on Monday.

Mitchell experienced discomfort in his thigh while scoring his seventh ODI century on Sunday's seven-run win over West Indies at Hagley Oval, and did not return to the field for the second innings.

"Mitchell will undergo a scan this morning which will determine the likelihood of his involvement in the remainder of the ODI series," it added.

Mitchell battled fitness issues en route to a 118-ball 119, taking New Zealand to a total beyond West Indies' reach in the first ODI. However, a groin injury left him inside the dressing room for the entirety of the second innings and and watch New Zealand pull off a seven-run victory.

Meanwhile, Nicholls has been in hot from for Canterbury in the domestic Ford Trophy competition, leading the run-scoring charts with 306 runs at 76.50, including back-to-back centuries (117 not out and 138 not out) in rounds one and three against Otago and Auckland.

Mitchell injury scare is the latesyin the long list of injuries. New Zealand are without several players for this series including Mohammad Abbas (ribs), Finn Allen (foot), Lockie Ferguson (hamstring), Adam Milne (ankle), Will O'Rourke (back), Glenn Phillips (groin), and Ben Sears (hamstring).

New Zealand will travel from Christchurch to Napier on Monday afternoon, ahead of the second Chemist Warehouse ODI against the West Indies at McLean Park on Wednesday.

- IANS

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Priya S
Nicholls is a solid replacement though! His domestic form has been outstanding with those back-to-back centuries. Sometimes injuries open doors for others to shine. 💪
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Arjun K
New Zealand's injury list is getting quite long. They really need to look at their fitness management - so many key players missing is concerning for their World Cup preparations.
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Sarah B
Mitchell showed real grit playing through pain to score that century! That's the kind of commitment that wins matches. Hope he's back soon!
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Karthik V
West Indies might see this as an opportunity now. Mitchell was the difference in the first ODI. Let's see if they can capitalize on his absence in the next match.
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Michael C
The timing couldn't be worse for NZ with so many injuries already. They need to be careful not to rush players back and risk longer-term damage.

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