Michell says New Zealand lead crucial on tricky pitch

TDT | Bulawayo

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New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell said he believed getting a substantial lead was crucial after he steered the Black Caps into a commanding position on the second day of the first T e s t against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Thursday.

Mitchell hit 80 as New Zealand took a first innings lead of 158 runs before claiming two late wickets.

Zimbabwe were 31 for two at the close, still 127 runs short of making New Zealand bat again.

“It’s nice to get a lead on a challenging surface which is going up and down a bit. A couple of wickets tonight tops it off,” said Mitchell.