Mitchell Santner was first elevated to the New Zealand side after a promising 2014-15 domestic season.
He was named in the one-day squad for the tour of England following the retirement of Daniel Vettori after the World Cup as New Zealand searched for another left-arm spin option. Santner was in to cover for the absence of the players at the IPL but made an immediate impression with a well-crafted 94 in a tour game against Somerset. He was handed his ODI debut at Edgbaston having played just 19 List A matches for Northern Districts. “It’s nice to have a left-arm spinner who turns,” was a quip from the New Zealand camp.
He made his Test debut later that year in the first-ever day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide and made 31 and 45 batting at No.6 in both innings in a low-scoring game. He also took two wickets. Over the next four years, his Test opportunities were limited but he became a mainstay in the white-ball teams for the Black Caps.
His performances were so impressive that he was bought by the Chennai Super Kings in the 2019 IPL to play under Stephen Fleming. He won a game by hitting a six off the last ball of the match against Rajasthan and took 2 for 13 from 4 overs in the IPL final against Mumbai, including the prized scalp of Rohit Sharma.
His experience in that cauldron held him in good stead for the 2019 World Cup in England. He bowled a clutch spell in the semi-final win over India, strangling their middle order to help secure a spot in the final against England.
Later in the same year, he recorded a maiden Test century during an epic partnership with BJ Watling. The 261 they added was New Zealand’s highest seventh-wicket stand in history and helped their side to 615-9, their highest Test total against England. The three wickets he claimed in England’s second innings also constituted new Test-best figures and helped New Zealand to a crushing innings victory.
Mitchell Santner Biography
| Full name | Mitchell Josef Santner |
| Nick Name | Flatline, Slinky |
| Date of Birth/DOB/ age | Feb 05, 1992 (31 years) |
| Birth Place | Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Cricket Role | Bowling Allrounder |
| Father name | Name Not Known |
| Mother name | Name Not Known |
| Married | Unmarried |
| Spouse or Girlfriend | Caitlin Podunski |
| Children | NA |
| Education Qualification | Not Known |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Current Residence | Hamilton |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Batting Style | Left hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Slow Left arm Orthodox |
| International Debut | ODI– 9 June 2015, England v New Zealand at Birmingham Test– 27-29 November 2015, Australia v New Zealand at Adelaide T20– 23 June 2015, England v New Zealand at Manchester |
| Teams | New Zealand, Northern Knights, Worcestershire, Chennai Super Kings, New Zealand XI, Barbados Royals, Team Williamson, Texas Super Kings, Southern Brave |
Mitchell Santner Physical Statistics
| Height | in centimeters– 182 cm in meters– 1.82 m in feet inches– 6′ 0″ |
| Weight | in kilograms– 75 Kg in pounds– 145 lbs |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Light brown |
Mitchell Santner Profile
Santner got his chance to represent New Zealand once Daniel Vettori decided to retire from the game. He is a like-for-like replacement for the veteran. Having played only 19 List A matches for Northern Districts, the selectors saw the potential in him and fast-tracked him to the national side. Santner was sent on the England tour to play a couple of practice games as some of the Kiwi players were absent due to their IPL commitments.
In only his first game on English soil, Santner impressed everyone, not with the ball, but with the bat. The youngster scored 27 and 94 in the two innings. He was part of the Test squad but didn’t get an opportunity. However, he made his way into the side during the ODI series. He played all 5 matches – picked up 7 wickets and scored 97 runs. Though New Zealand lost the series 3-2, Santner was one of the positives to have come out. He, along with Ish Sodhi, makes New Zealand a decent spin attack these days.
Since his debut, Santner has been an impressive prospect although the 2016-17 season has been a bit tough for the young man. Despite all the obvious talent, Santner has struggled to come to terms with what his stronger suit is. While some feel that he is a clever bowler who can bat a bit, it isn’t wrong to call him a proper batsman considering this technique and temperament.
Santner’s batting particularly dipped during the 2016-17 phase while his bowling hasn’t been that effective either. Santner did start 2018 brightly though and the IPL selection by CSK boosted him further, only for an injury to rule him out for a major part of the year. Considered by many as the next Daniel Vettori, the legend himself has rated Santner highly and hopes that the all-rounder can end up as one of the country’s finest cricketers. In the IPL, Santner mostly finds himself on the bench due to senior overseas stars who hog most of the foreign slots in the CSK team. He has proved his worth in his limited opportunities and could be a more regular starter in the years to come.
Mitchell Santner Career Stats
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 25 | 42 | 4271 | 1987 | 47 | 3/51 | 6/116 | 42.27 | 2.79 | 90.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 104 | 99 | 4875 | 3960 | 107 | 5/50 | 5/50 | 37.00 | 4.87 | 45.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| T20Is | 90 | 89 | 1868 | 2206 | 100 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 22.06 | 7.08 | 18.6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 60 | 96 | 9458 | 4573 | 107 | 5/51 | 8/153 | 42.73 | 2.90 | 88.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 134 | 127 | 6303 | 4978 | 144 | 5/50 | 5/50 | 34.56 | 4.73 | 43.7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| T20s | 178 | 175 | 3710 | 4349 | 182 | 4/11 | 4/11 | 23.89 | 7.03 | 20.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 25 | 34 | 2 | 802 | 126 | 25.06 | 1849 | 43.37 | 1 | 2 | 93 | 19 | 18 | 0 |
| ODIs | 104 | 78 | 29 | 1355 | 67 | 27.65 | 1485 | 91.24 | 0 | 3 | 100 | 38 | 43 | 0 |
| T20Is | 90 | 62 | 27 | 569 | 77* | 16.25 | 458 | 124.23 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 18 | 36 | 0 |
| FC | 60 | 93 | 6 | 2692 | 136 | 30.94 | 5270 | 51.08 | 4 | 14 | 337 | 50 | 52 | 0 |
| List A | 134 | 105 | 31 | 2070 | 86 | 27.97 | 2286 | 90.55 | 0 | 8 | 172 | 54 | 59 | 0 |
| T20s | 178 | 136 | 51 | 2044 | 92* | 24.04 | 1527 | 133.85 | 0 | 6 | 157 | 92 | 64 | 0 |
Mitchell Santner IPL Auction Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 50 Lakhs | Chennai |
| 2019 | 50 Lakhs | Chennai |
| 2020 | 50 Lakhs | Chennai |
| 2021 | 50 Lakhs | Chennai |
| 2022 | 1.90 Cr | Chennai |
| 2023 | 1.90 Cr | Chennai |
| 2024 | 1.90 Cr | Chennai |
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Some Lesser-Known Facts About Mitchell Santner
- Does Mitchell Santner smoke?: Not Known
- Does Mitchell Santner drink alcohol?: Not Known
- He is a left-handed batsman and a slow left-arm bowler.
- On 20-23 November 2011, he made his first-class debut(Otago v Northern Districts) at Dunedin.
- In the 2016 World Twenty20, Mitchell got a Man of the Match award for his remarkable bowling. He won the same award on 14 May 2017, after winning an ODI against Ireland by 51 runs.
- His total score in tests is 535 at an average of 25.47 and took 34 wickets at an average of 37.05.
- In ODIs, he has scored 555 runs at an average of 22.20 and taken 56 wickets at an average of 32.03.
- In T20, he has hit 170 runs (average- 17.00) and taken 28 wickets (average- 21.10).
- He has been selected by Chennai Super Kings at ₹50 lakh to play in the IPL.
- He likes dogs and cats as pets.
