Santner's Masterclass: How Kiwi Captain Trapped Hardik, Samson in T20I
Cricket
N
News18•29-01-2026, 15:55
Santner's Masterclass: How Kiwi Captain Trapped Hardik, Samson in T20I
- •New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner revealed his strategy of bowling defensively to build pressure and take wickets in T20 Internationals.
- •Santner's plan proved effective in the fourth T20I against India, where he took three crucial wickets for 26 runs.
- •He dismissed Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, highlighting his tactical approach.
- •Santner explained that adapting to match circumstances, whether defending a high or low score, is key for spinners.
- •He acknowledged Shivam Dube's powerful hitting but emphasized the team's focus on getting Dube out to secure the win.
Why It Matters: Mitchell Santner's defensive bowling strategy and tactical brilliance led to key wickets against India.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...
