Photo via The Hindu

The bowlers are trying to catch up: New Zealand’s Santner

New Zealand’s white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has openly acknowledged the formidable challenge posed by India’s explosive T20 batting lineup ahead of their upcoming five-match series. Recognizing the dominance of teams like India on flat pitches—highlighted by their recent performances against the West Indies—Santner expressed hope that the home surfaces will offer some assistance to bowlers, rather than remaining overly batsman-friendly.

He emphasized the need for adaptability, stressing that neutralizing India’s power-hitting attack will require aggressive wicket-taking throughout the innings, particularly in the PowerPlay and middle overs. Santner, known for his mastery of subtle bowling variations, suggested tactical adjustments like extracting singles and maintaining pressure, though he admitted the modern format’s boundary-friendly conditions leave bowlers at a disadvantage.

Despite the hurdles, the 34-year-old remains undeterred, framing the series as a test of skill against one of cricket’s most potent batting lineups.

Up nextCricket· 1h ago

Gambhir gets no birthday gift as Hope, bowlers help West Indies draw level