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In a refreshing break from the high-stakes intensity of the T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand‘s middle-order mainstay Daryl Mitchell and his wife, Amy Mitchell, have charmed local fans in Ahmedabad.
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell’s night out with his wife in Ahmedabad
Shunning the standard high-security team luxury vehicles, the couple was spotted taking a late-night auto-rickshaw ride through the city’s bustling streets on February 14, 2026. The candid footage shows the Black Caps star boarding the traditional Indian three-wheeler directly from their hotel gates, fully immersing himself in the local experience just hours before a critical on-field showdown.
For Mitchell, the late-night outing served as a rare cultural crossover in a tournament often dominated by rigid schedules and tight security bubbles. While the exact timing of the viral clip remains unverified, the sight of a global cricket star embracing the everyday transport used by millions of Indians has been hailed as “refreshingly relatable” by supporters and local media alike.
Choosing to explore Ahmedabad like a local has significantly strengthened the bond between the New Zealand squad and the Indian public. Fans online were quick to praise Mitchell’s humble gesture, noting how such genuine engagement with the host nation’s culture often becomes a standout memory of a major ICC event.
Here’s the video:
Daryl Mitchell enjoying autorickshaw ride in Ahmedabad. 😄❤️
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
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The T20 World Cup 2026 Group D supremacy battle between New Zealand and South Africa
While the rickshaw ride provided a light-hearted moment, the focus now pivots back to the Narendra Modi Stadium. Today, New Zealand faces fellow unbeatens South Africa in a marquee encounter that serves as a straight fight for the top spot in Group D. The winner of this clash will not only secure a guaranteed spot in the Super 8s but will also carry massive psychological momentum into the business end of the tournament. Mitchell’s role in the middle order will be pivotal as the Black Caps look to navigate a fierce South African pace attack and maintain their perfect 100% record in the competition.
Entering the tournament in blistering form following a record-breaking series in India, where Mitchell became the first player globally to score five consecutive fifty-plus scores against the Men in Blue, Mitchell has remained a vital cog in New Zealand’s unbeaten start. In the opening matches, he has played crucial, clinical cameos, including a composed 25 off 14 balls* to guide a tricky chase against Afghanistan. His ability to anchor the middle order while maintaining a strike rate near 150 has provided the Black Caps with the necessary shield to support explosive openers like Tim Seifert and Finn Allen.
