Mitchell Santner Shines as New Zealand Secure Dominant 10-Wicket Victory Over UAE
New Zealand delivered a dominant performance in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group D fixture, securing a resounding 10-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates. Chasing a target of 173 runs, New Zealand's opening pair of Tim Seifert, who scored a blistering 89 off 42 balls, and Finn Allen, with a fluent 84 off 50 deliveries, forged a record-breaking 175-run partnership. This stand stands as the highest for any wicket in Men’s T20 World Cup history, enabling New Zealand to complete the chase in just 15.2 overs.
Chennai Super Kings' all-rounder Mitchell Santner played a pivotal role with the ball, contributing to the team's disciplined bowling effort. His left-arm spin proved crucial in restricting the UAE's scoring during the middle overs, as he finished with tidy figures of 1 for 23 from his four overs, maintaining an impressive economy rate of just 5.8. Santner's control ensured the UAE struggled to build momentum, setting the stage for New Zealand's explosive chase.
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“Mitchell Santner’s left-arm spin played a crucial role in putting the brakes on the UAE innings, as he masterfully controlled and suffocated the middle overs. The New Zealand captain used his experience well, cleverly varying his pace and lengths to keep the batters guessing. Santner finished with tidy figures of 1 for 23 from his four overs, conceding runs at an impressive economy of just 5.8, an effort that ensured the UAE never quite found momentum when it mattered most.”
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| Select | Rank | Player | Team | economy-rate |
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#1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 3.50 | ||
#2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6.80 | ||
#3 | Gujarat Titans | 6.85 | ||
| #4 | Gujarat Titans | 7.09 | ||
| #5 | Mumbai Indians | 7.25 |
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“Mitchell Santner’s left-arm spin played a crucial role in putting the brakes on the UAE innings, as he masterfully controlled and suffocated the middle overs. The New Zealand captain used his experience well, cleverly varying his pace and lengths to keep the batters guessing. Santner finished with tidy figures of 1 for 23 from his four overs, conceding runs at an impressive economy of just 5.8, an effort that ensured the UAE never quite found momentum when it mattered most.”
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