Mitchell was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC code, which relates to "use of an audible obscenity during an international match", stated ICC in a media release.

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to his disciplinary record. When a player reaches four or more demerit points within a 24-month period, they are converted into suspension points, which lead to a ban.

Match referee Jeff Crowe imposed the sanction which was ratified by the ICC Cricket Operations department as per the Covid-19 interim playing regulations. The all-rounder pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

New Zealand and West Indies will now face each other in the second and final Test beginning Friday at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.