'Vital': New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner (R. Satish BABU)An unassuming cricketer like most of his New Zealand teammates, Mitchell Santner has been the team's go-to bowler at the World Cup and will play his 100th ODI against Australia on Saturday with high expectations. Santner has been a key player for IPL side Chennai Super Kings who won a record-equalling fifth title this year. - 'Another Vettori' -Santner has bagged 103 wickets including two five-wicket hauls in 99 ODI matches since his debut in 2015 against England in Birmingham. The legendary left-arm spinner likened Santner to New Zealand spin great Daniel Vettori, who interestingly will be with the Aussie team on Saturday as their spin bowling coach. Santner bats in the lower order but his grit and determined approach make him a tough challenge with the bat.

Source: Stuff October 27, 2023 13:51 UTC