Hardik Pandya ran Mitchell Santner out with a brilliant direct hit from short third man during the fourth T20I between India and New Zealand in Visakhapatnam. Image credit: Screengrab/JioHotstar
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Firstpost28-01-2026, 20:55

Hardik Pandya's 'Rocket Arm' Run Out: Santner Falls in 4th India-NZ T20I

  • Hardik Pandya executed a direct hit run out of Mitchell Santner during the 4th T20I between India and New Zealand in Visakhapatnam.
  • The incident occurred at the start of the death overs when Santner attempted a risky single after an outside edge off Jasprit Bumrah's bowling.
  • Pandya, stationed at short third man, showcased his exceptional fielding skills with a powerful and accurate throw.
  • Santner, who had made useful contributions in the series, was dismissed despite a promising start to his innings.
  • New Zealand posted 215/7, with Daryl Mitchell contributing an unbeaten 39 off 18 deliveries after Santner's dismissal.

Why It Matters: Hardik Pandya's brilliant direct hit run out of Mitchell Santner highlighted his all-round cricketing prowess.

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