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  Mitchell Santner fine with New Zealand being underdogs even in T20 World Cup final

  Cricket | March 07, 2026 17:37 IST

  New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is aware that his team is not the favourites to win the T20 World Cup final. India are the favourites as they are the hosts and given their record in the lead up to the World Cup. But Santner is happy with the underdogs tag and is keen to break a few hearts.

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  ‘Might break a few hearts to lift the trophy’ - Santner’s cheeky response to World Cup possibility

  Cricket | March 07, 2026 15:05 IST

  Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 final, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner gave a cheeky reply about winning in front of 1.4 billion Indians, saying they “might break a few hearts to lift the trophy.” He stressed T20 is a game of moments and put pressure on India, the home side.

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  IND vs NZ: 3 New Zealand players India need to be wary of in T20 World Cup final

  Cricket | March 06, 2026 19:08 IST

  India and New Zealand will lock horns in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday, March 8. The Kiwis have once again punched above their weight to make it to their second consecutive ICC final. Here are 3 New Zealand players India need to be wary of in the T20 World Cup final

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  NZ vs PAK: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner declared fit for Pakistan clash, what about Ferguson

  Cricket | February 20, 2026 18:07 IST

  New Zealand will face Pakistan on Saturday in their opening Super 8 encounter of the T20 World Cup. Ahead of the clash, their captain, Mitchell Santner, has been declared fit. However, New Zealand will wait on Lockie Ferguson's availability for the clash.

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  India vs New Zealand Live: When and where to watch IND vs NZ T20I series on TV and streaming?

  Cricket | January 21, 2026 8:27 IST

  The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand is all set to get underway today in Nagpur. This is the final chance for both teams to fine-tune their line-up ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Here's the telecast and live streaming details for the series:

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  After creating history in ODIs, New Zealand aim to end six-year drought vs India in T20Is

  Cricket | January 20, 2026 15:07 IST

  New Zealand punched above their weight in the ODI series, beating a near full-strength Indian team without their six to seven first-choice players. The visitors will now be aiming to win the five-match T20I series as well and end the six-year drought in the shortest format.

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  New Zealand announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, 2 players granted special leave

  Cricket | January 07, 2026 7:11 IST

  New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Even though several injured players, including captain Mitchell Santner, have been added to the squad, all are on track to get fit for the mega event.

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  Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner ruled out of second West Indies Test, Kristian Clarke earns call up

  Cricket | December 08, 2025 7:06 IST

  New Zealand Cricket has been dealt a major blow after the side had three of its star players ruled out ahead of the second Test of the ongoing series against the West Indies. Kristian Clarke earns a call up to replace the injured players.

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  West Indies overcome Mitchell Santner scare to register fifth consecutive T20I win

  Cricket | November 05, 2025 15:47 IST

  Mitchell Santner almost took New Zealand over the line from a hapless position with a 26-ball fifty but West Indies held their nerve in a thriller to win the first T20I by seven runs. Shai Hope, Roston Chase and Jayden Seales were the heroes of the win for the West Indies in this clash.

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  NZ vs WI 1st T20I Highlights: West Indies take a 1-0 lead in five-match series, prevail in thriller

  Cricket | November 06, 2025 15:51 IST

  New Zealand vs West Indies Live: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first on what looked like a good wicket at the Eden Park in Auckland. The West Indies are coming off a series sweep against Bangladesh and will be keen to continue their T20I form in New Zealand.

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  Mitchell Santner ruled out, New Zealand announce squad, new captain for T20I series vs Australia

  Cricket | September 16, 2025 23:10 IST

  Mitchell Santner is out of New Zealand's T20I series vs Australia due to injury, with Michael Bracewell named captain. Jamieson and Sears return, but several key players remain sidelined. The three-match series begins on October 1 in Mount Maunganui.

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  New Zealand injury update: Will O'Rourke, Allen ruled out for 3 months; Santner to undergo surgery

  Cricket | August 26, 2025 8:08 IST

  New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner will face a race against time to be fit for the three-match T20I series against Australia after opting to go for the surgery, while the trio of Will O'Rourke, Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips will miss the bus due to their respective injuries.

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  Mitchell Santner impressed with Zak Foulkes' record-breaking Test debut for New Zealand

  Cricket | August 09, 2025 23:02 IST

  Zak Foulkes starred on debut with 9 for 75 as New Zealand crushed Zimbabwe by an innings in the second Test. Backed by fellow debutants Duffy and Fisher, and Matt Henry’s seven wickets, the Kiwis sealed a dominant series win in Bulawayo.

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  Tom Latham ruled out of first Test vs Zimbabwe, New Zealand announce new captain

  Cricket | July 29, 2025 16:33 IST

  New Zealand Test captain Tom Latham has been ruled out of the first Test against Zimbabwe. Mitchell Santner has been named as the leader for the first Test, which will be played at Bulawayo, starting July 30. Santner has played 30 Test matches for the BLACKCAPS.

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  New Zealand clinch comprehensive win over Zimbabwe, to strengthen top spot

  Cricket | July 18, 2025 20:19 IST

  New Zealand defeated Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the third match of the ongoing tri-series, which also involves South Africa. With the win, the Black Caps have moved to the top of the points table. Conway was adjudged POTM for his half-century.

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  Mumbai Indians seal IPL 2025 playoff spot with dominant win over Delhi

  Cricket | May 21, 2025 23:14 IST

  Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 59 runs to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Suryakumary Yadav had a terrific outing with the bat, scoring 73*, while with the ball, Mitchell Santner was phenomenal, picking him three wickets for just 11 runs in his four overs.

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  Why is Mitchell Santner not playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL clash against Lucknow Super Giants?

  Cricket | April 27, 2025 16:01 IST

  Mitchell Santner has been pretty economical for Mumbai Indians in their last few matches. Santner is missing MI's clash against Lucknow Super Giants at Wankhede, skipper Hardik Pandya confirmed. MI are coming into this match on the back of four consecutive wins.

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  Former CSK and RCB players who joined Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2025

  Sports | March 18, 2025 13:22 IST

  Mumbai Indians after retaining a core of Indian players, did some terrific business at the IPL 2025 auction and were able to form a quality squad and would be keen to leave behind the memories of a false season last year.

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  Bowlers with most wickets in Champions Trophy 2025

  Sports | March 11, 2025 16:11 IST

  India defeated New Zealand in the final of ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. They chased down 252 runs with only one over and four wickets in hand to lift the trophy. Here's the list of top five wicket-takers in the tournament that was hosted by Pakistan and the UAE.

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  New Zealand announce squad for T20I series against Pakistan, no Santner as IPL-bound players out

  Cricket | March 11, 2025 8:23 IST

  New Zealand finished as runners-up to India in the recently-concluded Champions Trophy. They are now set to face Pakistan in an away T20I series from March 16 onwards. New Zealand have named their squad for the series, with IPL-bound players being absent.