T20 World Cup 2021: Tim Southee feels taking part in IPL 2021 has helped all New Zealand bowlers
Kane Williamson’s side romped home to a comfortable eight-wicket win over India thanks to the superb effort of their bowling unit. The likes of Southee, Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner have all been part of different IPL 2021 sides.
Nov 02, 2021, 14:20 PM IST
In Pics: Aaron Finch blast helps Australia level T20 series against New Zealand
Australia's Aaron Finch played a captain's knock of 79 not out in the fourth T20 against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday (March 5). Finch smashed a second successive fifty in T20Is and his knock included 26 runs off the final over bowled by New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson. The Australian skipper's fine show lifted his team to 156/6 after Kiwi spinners Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi had restricted the visitors well. Australian bowlers Kane Richardson, Glenn Maxwell and Ashton Agar then held New Zealand back to 106 to set up a 50-run win and level the five-match T20 series at 2-2. Here is a collection of pictures which tell the story of the exciting fourth T20.
Mar 05, 2021, 14:59 PM IST
NZ vs Australia 2nd T20: Guptill and Neesham show help Kiwis eke out win
New Zealand went 2-0 up in the T20 series against Australia with a hard-fought four-run win in Dunedin in the second T20 international on Thursday (February 25). Martin Guptill was the star of the show, hammering 97 off 50 balls and in the process becoming the batsman to hit the most sixes in T20 -- going past Rohit Sharma's record. NZ all-rounder smashed 45 off 16 balls with the bat and then bowled the final over to help his team defend 15 runs. Here are the top highlights from the action-packed second T20 match.
Feb 25, 2021, 17:34 PM IST
BJ Watling, Mitchell Santner star as New Zealand thrash England in 1st Test
The two teams will now face in the second and final Test beginning Friday at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Nov 25, 2019, 09:52 AM IST
England register comprehensive win over New Zealand in 1st T20I
Chasing 154, England rode on a brilliant half century from James Vince, who scored 59 off just 38 balls and helped his side go across the line with nine balls to spare.
Lasith Malinga, Mitchell Santner make impressive gains in ICC T20I rankings
Malinga’s five-wicket haul in the final match helped him finish with seven wickets in the series and advance from 41st to 21st position.
Sep 07, 2019, 14:32 PM IST
He'll be questioned but MSD was only seeking clarity: Stephen Fleming comes to Dhoni's defence
In a rare instance, Dhoni, who was not even meant to be on the field of play, lost his cool and rushed out of the dugout to challenge umpire Ulhas Gandhe after he flip-flopped on a no-ball during the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals on Thursday night.
Apr 12, 2019, 16:27 PM IST
Probably not right: Jos Buttler on MS Dhoni's showdown with umpires
Dhoni lost his cool and rushed into the field of play to confront Indian umpire Ulhas Gandhe after he flip-flopped on a no-ball on Thursday night, which led to a fine on the former Indian captain.
Apr 12, 2019, 16:17 PM IST
Dhoni will mostly bat at No 4 but we can be flexible: CSK coach Stephen Fleming
Dhoni, who will be leading the defending champions for the 10th year, would be used as a floater if required but Kedar Jadhav's presence makes it easier to fix the slots.
Mar 20, 2019, 16:57 PM IST
New Zealand vs India: Hosts announce 14-man squad for first 3 ODIs
New Zealand have further recalled Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme and Tom Latham to the squad, with Santner sidelined for the majority of 2018 following a serious knee injury.
Jan 17, 2019, 16:49 PM IST
New Zealand's left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner predicts high-scoring India-New Zealand series
According to Santner, India have a "strong batting line up" and the key for the visitors, with wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahar in operation, will be to get wickets in the middle overs.
Nov 12, 2018, 20:37 PM IST
Bone defect rules Mitchell Santner out of IPL for Chennai Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will miss the services of Mitchell Santner in the upcoming IPL season as the New Zealand all-rounder has been ruled out of action for about nine months due to a bone defect in his knee.
Mar 14, 2018, 23:52 PM IST
IPL: Happy to be bowling to MS Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings' nets than in a match, says Mitchell Santner
Fully aware of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's big-hitting abilities, Kiwi left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, on Monday said he is happy to be bowling to former India skipper in the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) nets rather than in a match situation in the coming Indian Premier League.
Feb 19, 2018, 19:09 PM IST
Watch: Mitchell Santner displays 'circus' skills to remove Manish Pandey
In a rain-curtailed encounter, Team India posted a total of 67 in 8 overs after they were invited to bat first by Williamson, who won the toss.
Nov 07, 2017, 22:46 PM IST
India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I: Taking out openers early was massive, says Colin Munro
India's run-chase was halted at 156 for 7 as the visitors notched up a resounding 40-run victory after they had suffered a 53-run loss in the series opener at Delhi. The deciding last game will be played on November 7 at Thiruvananthapuram.
Nov 05, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
India vs New Zealand: Mitchell Santner predicts 2-1 win for the Kiwis
On their last tour of India in 2016, the ODI series went down the wire and was decided in the fifth and final game. This year as well the deciding third match will name the winner after the hosts came back to win the second ODI in Pune on Wednesday to level the series 1-1. And the Black Caps' spinner Mitchell Santner hopes it's his team that lifts the trophy on Sunday.
Oct 26, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
India vs New Zealand: Learning from footage of Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja, says Kiwi spinner Mitchell Santner
New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner on Monday said the key to success against India's much-vaunted batting line-up would be to bowl reasonably quick and induce mistakes from Virat Kohli and Co.
Oct 16, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
Ireland vs England: Mitchell Santner's five-wicket haul guides Kiwis to 51-run win over Ireland
Neil Broom was the star of the New Zealand innings, hitting 79 from 63 balls with nine fours and a six, to build on half centuries from Ross Taylor (52) and George Worker (50).
May 15, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
WATCH: Tom Latham takes IMPOSSIBLE catch to dismiss Faf du Plessis
South Africa made 314, and the Kiwis were 67 for no loss at Day 2 Stumps. Latham was unbeaten on 42.
Mar 26, 2017, 11:59 AM IST
New Zealand vs South Africa: Jimmy Neesham, Jeetan Patel recalled in squad for Proteas Tests
Reflecting on Patel`s inclusion, national selector Gavin Larsen said the former brings a huge amount of experience to the team and gives the side the required balance.
Mar 03, 2017, 09:29 AM IST
