Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 05/02/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand |
Latest News about Mitchell Santner
01/05/2026
Mitchell Santner was ruled out of action for at least a month after scans confirmed a grade-three left shoulder injury sustained while fielding for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings on 23 April 2026. New Zealand Cricket said the injury made him unavailable for the one-off Test against Ireland and the first Test against England, with his return to later fixtures to be assessed after rehabilitation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mitchell Josef Santner |
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| Nickname(s) | Flatline, Slinky |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 182 cm |
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| Weight | 75 Kg |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Hair Color | Light brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hamilton Boys’ High School first XI |
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| College | Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Qualification | Mechanical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Playing golf |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Girlfriend | Caitlin Podunski |
Family
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Career
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| Jersey Number | #74 (New Zealand) | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | After 2015 World Cup, he took the place of New Zealander left-arm spin bowler Daniel Vettori | ||||||
| Captaincy | Captain of New Zealand in limited-overs cricket (ODI and T20I) since December 2024 |
Favourites
| Cricketer | MS Dhoni |
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| Food | Beef burger |
| TV Show | Game of Thrones |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | BMW | ||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mitchsantner/ | |
| https://x.com/MitchellSantner |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is a left-handed batsman and a slow left-arm bowler. | |
| 2. On 20-23 November 2011, he made his first-class debut in Dunedin. | |
| 3. In the 2016 World Twenty20, Mitchell received the man of the match award for his exceptional bowling. | |
| 4. He also won the same award on 14 May 2017 after an ODI victory against Ireland. | |
| 5. His test score is 535 with an average of 25.47 and has taken 34 wickets at an average of 37.05. | |
| 6. In ODIs, he has scored 555 runs with an average of 22.20 and taken 56 wickets at an average of 32.03. | |
| 7. In T20 matches, he has made 170 runs with an average of 17.00 and taken 28 wickets with an average of 21.10. | |
| 8. Chennai Super Kings selected him for ₹50 lakh to play in the IPL. | |
| 9. He enjoys having dogs and cats as pets. | |
| 10. He scored his maiden Test century against England in November 2019 at Bay Oval. | |
| 11. Mumbai Indians secured Santner for INR 2 Crore in the 2025 Mega Auction | |
| 12. Santner suffered a grade three ACL shoulder injury while fielding for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings on 23 April 2026 |