| FULL NAME | Mitchell Josef Santner |
|---|---|
| BORN | February 05, 1992, Hamilton |
| AGE | 31 years, 342 days |
| BATTING STYLE | Left-hand Bat |
| BOWLING STYLE | Slow Left-arm Orthodox |
| PLAYING ROLE | Bowling Allrounder |
| RELATIONS | EH Santner (brother) |
| TEAMS | New Zealand, Barbados Tridents, Chennai Super Kings, Derbyshire, New Zealand A, New Zealand Cricket XI, New Zealand Masters, New Zealand XI, Northern Districts, Northern Districts A, Northern Districts Under-19s, Southern Brave (Men), Texas Super Kings, Worcestershire, Worcestershire 2nd XI |
Mitchell Santner: The Versatile All-Rounder
Mitchell Santner, a skilled left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner, emerged on the New Zealand cricket scene after an impressive domestic season in 2014-15. Initially introduced as a left-arm spin option in the ODI squad following Daniel Vettori’s retirement, Santner made an immediate impact with a well-crafted 94 against Somerset, earning him his ODI debut.
His Test debut came in the historic day-night Test against Australia in 2015, where he showcased his batting prowess with scores of 31 and 45, along with two wickets. While Test opportunities were limited, Santner became a regular in New Zealand’s white-ball squads, delivering noteworthy performances.
In the 2019 IPL, playing for the Chennai Super Kings under coach Stephen Fleming, Santner’s match-winning six against Rajasthan and his crucial 2 for 13 in the final against Mumbai highlighted his value as an all-rounder. This experience proved beneficial in the 2019 World Cup, where his pivotal spell in the semi-final against India contributed to New Zealand’s journey to the final against England.
Later in 2019, Santner achieved a milestone by scoring his maiden Test century during a monumental partnership with BJ Watling. Their 261-run stand became New Zealand’s highest seventh-wicket partnership, propelling the team to a record Test total against England. Santner’s all-round contribution continued as he secured new Test-best bowling figures, playing a key role in New Zealand’s commanding innings victory.
Known for his versatility, Mitchell Santner remains a valuable asset for New Zealand, contributing with both bat and ball in various formats of the game.