Mitchell Santner Achieves Milestone with Four-Wicket Haul Against India

In a thrilling second T20I match against India, New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner made history by becoming the first bowler to achieve multiple four-wicket hauls against India in T20 internationals. His outstanding performance helped turn the match in New Zealand's favor, leading to a significant victory. The match saw India struggling in their chase of 181 runs, but a late resurgence from Tilak and Nitish secured the win. With this victory, New Zealand now leads the five-match series 2-0. Read on for a detailed overview of the match and Santner's remarkable achievements.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 24, 2026, 20:50 IST

Mitchell Santner's Historic Performance

Christchurch [New Zealand], October 24: In a remarkable display during the second T20I against India, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner etched his name in history by becoming the first bowler to secure multiple four-wicket hauls against India in T20 internationals. Santner's exceptional bowling turned the tide of the match, as he dismantled India's promising start in their chase of 181 runs, reducing them from 40/0 to 112/6 in just 14.5 overs. He concluded his spell with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 21 runs in four overs. His initial four-wicket haul against India occurred during the T20 World Cup in 2016 at Nagpur, where he took 4/11, aiding New Zealand in defending a total of 127 runs and bowling India out for a mere 79 runs.

Spinners and Records

### Elite Wicket-Takers

In the realm of T20Is, only three other spinners have achieved the feat of taking four wickets against India: Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga (4/9 in Colombo, 2021), New Zealand's legendary Daniel Vettori (4/20 during the 2007 T20 World Cup in Johannesburg), and Scotland's Gerhard Erasmus (4/20 in the 2026 T20 World Cup in Delhi). Santner's performance has propelled him into the top 10 T20I wicket-takers, now tied with India's Arshdeep Singh, both having 148 wickets in 140 matches, with Santner boasting an average of 23.29 and an economy rate of 7.18, alongside best figures of 4/11. The leading T20I wicket-taker remains Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, with 197 wickets in 118 matches.

Match Overview

In the match, India won the toss and opted to bowl first. They quickly had New Zealand in trouble at 41/3 during the powerplay. However, Glenn Phillips (70 runs off 46 balls, including four boundaries and sixes) and Bevon Jacobs (58 runs off 46 balls, with five fours and a six) orchestrated a recovery, forming a crucial 116-run partnership for the fourth wicket, leading New Zealand to a total of 180/5 in their 20 overs. Alongside Arshdeep's 2/33, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prince Yadav, and Nitish Kumar Reddy each claimed a wicket.

While chasing the target of 181 runs set by New Zealand, India faced a dramatic collapse from 40/0 to 112/6, largely due to Santner's devastating four-wicket haul. A brief resurgence came from Naman Dhir, who scored a quick 31 off 17 balls (with one four and three sixes), but it was Tilak (51 not out off 26 balls, with six fours and a six) and Nitish (26 not out off 13 balls, with one four and one six) who ultimately guided India to victory with just one ball remaining. India now leads the five-match series 2-0.