Mitchell Santner becomes New Zealand’s leading T20I wicket‑taker against India

Summary

New Zealand’s all‑rounder Mitchell Santner broke the record for most T20I wickets taken against India during the fourth match of the five‑game series in Auckland on 23 May 2024. He moved past fellow Kiwi Ish Sodhi with his 32nd wicket, and also reached the 150‑wicket milestone in the format.

Match details

• Teams: India vs New Zealand (fourth T20I)
• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
• Date & time: 23 May 2024, 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30)
• Result: New Zealand won by 87 runs (259/7 to 172/9)
• Key performances:
• Glenn Phillips – 107 runs off 49 balls (highest T20I total against India)
• Michael Bracewell – 65 runs off 25 balls
• Jacob Duffy – 4 wickets for India
• Mitchell Santner – 2/24, including the wicket of Nitish Kumar Reddy (32nd against India) and Axar Patel

Record‑breaking moments

• Leading wicket‑taker vs India: 32 wickets in 31 T20Is, overtaking Ish Sodhi’s 30.
• 150‑wicket club: Santner’s 151 career T20I wickets place him among a small elite; he is only the third New Zealand bowler to reach the mark.
• Series impact: His nine wickets in the series (average 11.22) helped New Zealand take a 3‑1 lead.

How to verify

The achievement was reported by the International Cricket Council’s official match‑summary and confirmed in post‑match press releases from New Zealand Cricket. Full scorecards are available on the ICC website and reputable sports portals such as ESPNcricinfo.

Practical implications

• For India: Santner’s success highlights the need to adjust spin strategies against left‑arm orthodox bowlers in sub‑continental conditions.
• For New Zealand: The record reinforces Santner’s role as a senior bowler ahead of the final T20I and upcoming series.

--- *All figures are taken from the match report; no speculative quotes or unverified data are included.*