Updated On: 30 January, 2026 08:24 AM IST | Visakhapatnam | PTI
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

NZ skipper Mitchell Santner celebrates the wicket of Hardik Pandya on Wednesday. Pic/PTI
After tormenting India one more time, left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner said his role in T20Is is to bowl defensively, build pressure and take wickets. He added that it was satisfying to see the strategy pay rich dividends in the fourth T20I here.
India came across a familiar foe in Santner as the New Zealand skipper bowled a brilliant spell of 4-0-26-3 to lead his side to a 50-run win at the ACA-VDCA stadium.