New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has rated Suryakumar Yadav’s century in the second game of the T20I series as the best he has ever seen live in the shortest format of the game. Yadav scored a blistering knock of 111 runs off just 51 balls in the second game against the Kiwis as he brought his best to the table.

The 32-year-old made a mockery of the New Zealand bowling attack as he hit them to all parts of the ground. The right-hander smashed 11 fours and seven sixes in his whirlwind knock as he scored his runs at a strike rate of 217.65.

Yadav was once again able to play the field as he batted at the top of his game. The talisman has been in the form of his life and he would want to continue the good show in the upcoming ODI series.

Daryl Mitchell said while talking to Hindustan Times, “He is seriously good, isn’t he? I had the pleasure of bowling to him in the IPL. He is world class. Obviously that innings, I personally think that’s the best I have ever seen live in T20 cricket. He is easily in some pretty good form at the moment, making the game appear easy.”

Mitchell added that the team always wants to play against the best teams in the world and India is right there at the top of tree. The matches between India and New Zealand mostly go down to the wire as both the teams are perfectly matched.

“They are world class players. Obviously at the international stage they are really good and being able to experience the IPL with a number of those guys, you do see how talented and good they are.”

Mitchell continued: “It’s awesome to have them across on our shores over here in New Zealand over the summer and take them on. We as a group really look forward to taking on the best in the world and India is definitely right up there.”

India and New Zealand will take on each other in the first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland on Friday.