Mitchell Santner Hails Daryl Mitchell's 'Incredibly Hard Work' Against Spin Ahead of T20I Series
New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has expressed high hopes for Daryl Mitchell to carry his exceptional ODI form into the upcoming T20I series against India. Mitchell, who finished as the leading run-scorer in the preceding ODI series with 352 runs, was praised by Santner for his dedication to improving his game against spin bowling.
Santner, who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, noted that Mitchell initially struggled against spin but has since worked incredibly hard to overcome that weakness. This improvement allows Mitchell to control the middle overs effectively in the ODI format, a skill Santner hopes to see replicated in the T20 arena. The five-match T20I series is viewed by New Zealand as vital preparation for the T20 World Cup, offering valuable match practice against a top-tier team in familiar conditions.
New Zealand secured a historic 2-1 bilateral ODI series victory against India in India, marking their first-ever series win in the country in the format. Mitchell's performance will be key as the Kiwis attempt to break another drought, having never won a T20I series against India on Indian soil.
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“Daryl struggled against spin initially, but he worked incredibly hard and you can see the fruits of that labour now. He is playing spin really well.”
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“Daryl struggled against spin initially, but he worked incredibly hard and you can see the fruits of that labour now. He is playing spin really well.”
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