Arshdeep Singh, Daryl Mitchell spotted in animated chat over ‘wild throw’ post India's T20 WC win; watch viral video
Daryl Mitchell reacted furiously after an Arshdeep Singh throw hit him directly on his thigh during New Zealand's chase of 256 against India in the final of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final.
India's Arshdeep Singh and New Zealand's Daryl Mitchel were caught on camera, having an animated chat after the Men in Blue's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, the video of which went viral on social media. The animated chat came in reference to Arshdeep's wild throw at Mitchell during the Kiwi chase.
It happened on the fifth ball of the 11th over while New Zealand were chasing India's mammoth 255/6 in the final on Sunday. After Mitchell squeezed a wide yorker from Arshdeep, the Indian pacer threw the ball at the stumps on the striker's end.
But the ball hit Mitchell on his thigh, forcing the Kiwi batter to react furiously and charge the Indian left-arm pacer. The umpire had to intervene to calm things down. Even Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav spoke with Mitchell. The New Zealander and Arshdeep shook hands after the over in the spirit of sportsmanship.
In the video, Arshdeep is describing his throw to Mitchell. A while later, two more New Zealand backroom staff joined in. The Indian then imitated Mitchell with a Hulk-like pose.
Earlier, during a post-match interview, Arshdeep had spoken about his meeting with Mitchell, saying he went to say sorry to the New Zealander. “Went to say sorry to Mitchell, my throw got too much reverse swing, left it on the pitch!" said the Indian pacer.
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to lift the T20 World Cup for the third time after 2007 and 2024. India also became the first team to win a T20 World Cup at home soil and defend their crown. In 2024, India defeated South Africa in the final.
BCCI announces huge cash reward
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of ₹131 crores for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. India retained the T20 World Cup and became the only team to repeat the history.
Fiery half-centuries from Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan, a three-wicket haul by Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah's masterclass spell of 4/15 were the highlights as Team India successfully defended a massive 256 runs, beating New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first-ever team to defend the title and also lift it at home.
BCCI in a statement, said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of INR 131 crore for Team India following their triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026."
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