- WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s jump shot gets Daryl Mitchell out in the 1st ODI at Eden Park. Rohit Sharma hit a sharp jump shot in the 22nd over at Eden Park, Auckland, with KL Rahul completing the dismissal and dismissing Daryl Mitchell for 28 off 41 balls.
- (Photo Source: SonyLiv) A moment of intense action from Rohit Sharma resulted in the first ODI between New Zealand and India being suddenly stopped in the 22nd over at Eden Park, Auckland on November 4, 2026.
- The 39-year-old launched a diving catch from the ring that hit KL Rahul at the stumps and Rahul removed the bails before Daryl Mitchell could return to his crease.
WATCH: Rohit Sharma’s jump shot gets Daryl Mitchell out in the 1st ODI at Eden Park. Rohit Sharma hit a sharp jump shot in the 22nd over at Eden Park, Auckland, with KL Rahul completing the dismissal and dismissing Daryl Mitchell for 28 off 41 balls.
(Photo Source: SonyLiv) A moment of intense action from Rohit Sharma resulted in the first ODI between New Zealand and India being suddenly stopped in the 22nd over at Eden Park, Auckland on November 4, 2026. The 39-year-old launched a diving catch from the ring that hit KL Rahul at the stumps and Rahul removed the bails before Daryl Mitchell could return to his crease. When the time came, Mitchell had faced 41 balls and scored 28 runs.
He hesitated while attemng a single and this momentary indecision proved costly as Rohit’s delivery hit just enough for Rahul to cleanly complete the pitch delivery. The start brought a solid batsman out of New Zealand’s innings at a time when the hosts were building their total. The sequence began when Mitchell pushed the ball into the ceiling and started running.
Rohit, who was lined up in the ring, quickly moved to the left and went into a dive to catch and release the ball in one move. The throw flew low and straight to Rahul behind the stumps, who caught it cleanly and broke the wicket with no way out. Mitchell, not yet fully committed to the race, was well out of his territory when the seatbelts came off.
See the original post on X. How did the loss go in 22nd place? The dismissal sparked immediate backlash from Indian players. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli rushed to hug Rohit after the outing, reflecting the importance the team attached to the moment.
Through their celebration, the players made it clear how much the breakthrough at this stage of New Zealand’s innings was preciated. Mitchell’s delivery of 28 off 41 balls was a direct result of this combination of anticipation, physical exertion and precision. For India, the defeat at Eden Park showed that Rohit continues to make a significant contribution on the field, not just with the bat or as a leader, but also through moments that can change the course of an innings, with the 2027 World Cup less than a year away.
