Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 20/05/1991 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand |
Latest News about Daryl Mitchell
19/11/2025
Daryl Mitchell overtook Rohit Sharma to become the world No. 1 batter in the ICC Men’s ODI Rankings on 19 November 2025. He became only the second New Zealander to claim the top ranking, 46 years after Glenn Turner in 1979. This milestone highlighted his exceptional form in the ODI format.
01/2026
Daryl Mitchell scored 352 runs, including two consecutive centuries in the second and third matches, during New Zealand's 2026 ODI series against India. He was named the player of the series for his dominant performance. New Zealand won the series 2-1, marking their first ODI series victory in India.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Daryl Joseph Mitchell |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 1" |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in exercise and sports science | Edith Cowan University; 2009-12 |
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| Postgraduate diploma in sports and exercise | Auckland University of Technology; started in 2015 |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 20/05/1991 |
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| Birthplace | Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Age (as of 2023) | 32 Years |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Tattoo | On his inner left biceps |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Amy Braithwaite |
| Marriage Date | 07/07/2017 |
Family
| Wife | Amy Braithwaite | ||||
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Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Neil ‘Noddy’ Holder | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm medium pace | ||||||
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Ricky Ponting |
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| Actress | Margot Robbie |
| Food | Japanese |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Daryl Mitchell is a New Zealand cricketer known for hitting big sixes. | |
| 2. He emerged as a good finisher in many cricket tournaments. | |
| 3. During his childhood, he lived in Manchester and London. | |
| 4. At the age of ten, he started playing cricket in his backyard. | |
| 5. In 2006, he moved to Perth with his father, who was the head coach of the Western Force rugby union team. | |
| 6. He played in the Australian domestic circuit for years with Marcus Stoinis and Justin Langer. | |
| 7. Daryl played his first List A match on 4 December 2011. | |
| 8. His first-class debut was on 18 March 2012, and T20 debut was on 30 November 2012. | |
| 9. He worked as a personal trainer from 2009 to 2011 and as a sports consultant from April to June 2015. | |
| 10. He shifted to Canterbury from Northern Districts in June 2020. | |
| 11. Daryl debuted for New Zealand A in the 2013-14 season. | |
| 12. His first Test fifty was 73 runs against England on debut. | |
| 13. He scored 482 runs in 3 tests against England in 2022. | |
| 14. In 2021, he hit his first ODI hundred against Bangladesh. | |
| 15. He made his maiden ODI half-century against Scotland in 2022. | |
| 16. Daryl played 7 matches in the 2021 T20 World Cup and scored 208 runs. | |
| 17. In the 2022 T20 World Cup, he scored 109 runs in 4 matches. | |
| 18. He secured a victory over Bangladesh with 89 runs in the 2023 ODI World Cup. | |
| 19. He played for Blackpool in the 2016 Northern Premier League. | |
| 20. In 2021, he played for Middlesex and in 2023 for Lancashire in the County Championship. | |
| 21. In the 2022 IPL auction, he was acquired by Rajasthan Royals. | |
| 22. He was released after playing two matches for Rajasthan Royals. | |
| 23. Before the 2021-22 season, he received his first central contract. | |
| 24. Daryl often drinks beer during celebrations and parties. | |
| 25. He partners with Opening Up to spread awareness about mental health. | |
| 26. He holds certificates in strength and conditioning. | |
| 27. He admires the superhero Batman and has two dogs. |