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New Zealand Captain Mitchell Santner Reflects on 3-2 Series Loss to India
✍️ News24Online
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:36 PM
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After the New Zealand cricket team lost the five‑match series to India 3‑2, captain Mitchell Santner shared his thoughts on the outcome and the team’s performance.
The New Zealand cricket team finished the five‑match series against India with a 3‑2 loss, leaving the Kiwis on the back foot.
Following the final Test in Ahmedabad, captain Mitchell Santner took to the media to discuss the series outcome, acknowledging the challenges faced by his side.
Santner highlighted the resilience of the Indian bowlers and the need for the New Zealand team to improve consistency, especially in the longer format.
He also praised his teammates for their effort and expressed confidence that lessons learned will help the squad in future tours.
The series, which began in March, saw India win the first Test, while New Zealand claimed victory in the third, making the final match decisive for the series title.
Following the final Test in Ahmedabad, captain Mitchell Santner took to the media to discuss the series outcome, acknowledging the challenges faced by his side.
Santner highlighted the resilience of the Indian bowlers and the need for the New Zealand team to improve consistency, especially in the longer format.
He also praised his teammates for their effort and expressed confidence that lessons learned will help the squad in future tours.
The series, which began in March, saw India win the first Test, while New Zealand claimed victory in the third, making the final match decisive for the series title.