Daryl Mitchell has batted through injury to rescue the Black Caps from collapse in their opening one-dayer against the West Indies at Christchurch.
Mitchell arrived at the crease, with his team reeling at 24/2, after losing opener Rachin Ravindra and Will Young in successive balls, both caught behind by wicketkeeper Shai Hope, off the bowling of Matthew Forde.
He steadied the innings with a 67-run partnership with Devon Conway (49), and another 69-run stand with Michael Bracewell (35), before he was finally dismissed for 119 off 118 balls in the final over.
Mitchell appeared suffer an injury late in his knock, but stayed in the middle to guide the Black Caps to safety.
New Zealand set their rivals a target of 270 for victory, with Jayden Seales (3/41) the most successful of the West Indies bowlers.
Keacy Carty batting for West Indies. Photo: Photosport
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