List Of Records Broken By 'Man Of The Match' Mitchell Santner During India Vs New Zealand, 2nd Test
Mitchell Santner Rattles India In 2nd Test: The Kiwi all-rounder has played arguably the best Test match of his career, and breaks few records in his side's 2nd Test win over India. Read below.
Mitchell Santner Rattles India In 2nd Test: Mitchell Santner produced a 'Man of the Match' performance in New Zealand's historic 2nd Test win over India, as the nation ended its wait for a maiden Test series win on Indian soil.
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During the win, Mitchell Santner proved to be completely unplayable for Indian batters, who fell prey to his left-arm orthdox spin, and the all-rounded ended the match with 13 wickets, thereby, winning New Zealand the series 2-0 with one Test remaining.
Let's have a look at the records rewritten/broken by Mitchell Santner:
1. Best match figures recorded by a Kiwi bowler against India in Tests:
- 14/225 by Ajaz Patel in Mumbai, 2021
- 13/157 by Mitchell Santner in Pune, 2024
- 11/58 by Sir Richard Hadlee in Wellington, 1976
- 10/88 by Sir Richard Hadlee in Mumbai, 1988
2. Best match figures recorded by a spinner against India in Tests:
- 14/225 by Ajaz Patel (New Zealand) in Mumbai, 2021
- 13/157 by Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) in Pune, 2024
- 12/70 by Steve O'Keefe (Australia) in Pune, 2017
- 12/286 by Nathan Lyon (Australia) in Adelaide, 2014
- 12/358 by Jason Krejza (Australia) in Nagpur, 2008
3. Best match figures for recorded by a Kiwi bowler in Tests:
- 15/223 by Sir Richard Hadlee vs Australia in Brisbane, 1985
- 14/225 by Ajaz Patel vs India in Mumbai, 2021
- 13/157 by Mitchell Santner vs India in Pune, 2024
- 12/149 by Daniel Vettori vs Australia in Auckland, 2000
- 12/170 by Daniel Vettori vs Bangladesh in Chattogram, 2004
Here's What Mitchell Santner Said During Post-Match Presentation Ceremony
"Felt it was the hardest time in the second innings. Credit must go to India for the way they played in the second innings. Credit to Jaiswal for playing that way. But a name was on it and happy to get on the right side. My side is a bit sore. 20 overs on the rope. I felt it early on. But it was the kind of situation of going for the team and every time I got a wicket, it got better," said the Kiwi all-rounder.
"It's nice to contribute to the team. A very pleasant feeling for us to get a win here for the first time. Two days off before we go again in Mumbai. Every time you pick wickets, you get confidence. I felt the same during this Test. Just land the ball in the same spot consistently and vary some pace," he added.