New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner played a key role in his side’s 50-run T20I win over India, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs. He emphasized his role as a defensive bowler, building pressure and taking crucial wickets to restrict opposition scoring

Team India is placed in Group A of the T20 World Cup 2026 along with teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)