Career Information
Mitchell Santner: New Zealand’s Spin Maestro and Resilient Leader
Mitchell Santner, born on February 5, 1992, in Hamilton, New Zealand, is a distinguished international cricketer renowned for his left-arm orthodox spin and dependable batting. Elevated to New Zealand’s white-ball captaincy in December 2024, Santner exemplifies leadership and versatility on the field.
Cricket Career & Stats
- Test Matches: Santner’s standout performance came during New Zealand’s historic series win in India in October 2024, where he secured remarkable figures of 7/53 and 6/104 in the second Test, underscoring his match-winning capabilities.
- ODI Career: With over 1,400 runs and 120 wickets, Santner’s all-round proficiency has been pivotal in New Zealand’s limited-overs success.
- T20I Matches: Santner ranks among the top T20I bowlers globally, with 120 wickets, reflecting his consistent impact in the shortest format.
- IPL Career: Santner has been a valuable asset in the Indian Premier League, notably contributing to the Chennai Super Kings‘ title-winning campaign in 2021. In the 2025 IPL auction, he was acquired by the Mumbai Indians for $750,000, reflecting his high valuation in T20 leagues.
Records & Achievements
| Records |
Format |
Ints Rank |
| Outstanding bowling analyses in an innings (2/0) |
ODI |
1st Position |
| 1000 runs, 50 wickets and 50 catches |
ODI |
Medalist |
| Most wickets taken caught by a fielder (84) |
Twenty20 |
4th Position |
| Most balls bowled in career (2268) |
Twenty20 |
6th Position |
| Most runs conceded in career (2661) |
Twenty20 |
8th Position |
| Most wickets in career (120 wickets) |
Twenty20 |
9th Position |
- First New Zealand spinner to achieve a five-wicket haul in a World Cup match, accomplishing this during the 2023 tournament.
- Integral in New Zealand’s inaugural Test series victory in India in 2024, breaking a 69-year drought.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Santner is married to Caitlin Dodunski, a professional veterinarian.
- He has a brother, Elliot, who has also played domestic cricket in New Zealand.
- His net worth is estimated to be over $4 million, primarily earned through his cricketing career.
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