Daryl Mitchell hits his delivery stride © PA Images via Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell swats one away © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell walks off to the applause of his century © AFP

Daryl Mitchell punches the air after reaching his hundred off the last ball © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell lines up a reverse sweep during his 47-ball 69 © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell celebrates his maiden century in style © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell's aggressive innings extended New Zealand's lead © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell in his follow-through © Getty Images

Glenn Phillips roars his approval after Daryl Mitchell's spectacular catch © Getty Images

Substitute Daryl Mitchell pulled off a stunning catch to send back Haider Ali © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Blundell and Tim Southee are all smiles after wrapping up a 2-0 win © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell celebrates a wicket © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell started his Canterbury career with a four-wicket haul © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell and Jake Libby © PA Images via Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Tim Southee, Neil Wagner and Trent Boult warm up © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell is dismissed © Getty Images

BJ Watling celebrates his 50 runs with Daryl Mitchell © Getty Images

Daryl Mitchell acknowledges the applause after bringing up his fifty on Test debut © AFP / Getty Images