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
Mitchell Santner captained New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, leading the team to the final where they finished as runners-up after losing to India by four wickets in Dubai. The match featured a swift half-century from Rohit Sharma and strong bowling spells from Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav for India, while Santner's leadership was highlighted despite the bittersweet loss.
Mitchell Santner was sidelined for at least a month after sustaining a grade three ACL shoulder injury while fielding for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings on 23 April 2026 during IPL 2026. The injury ruled him out of the one-off Test against Ireland in late May and the first Test against England at Lord's in early June, though he is expected to return to lead New Zealand in the ODI and T20I series in the West Indies in July.
New Zealand defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the fifth T20I at Dunedin, clinching the five-match series 3-1 with Mitchell Santner playing a key role as the white-ball captain.
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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/ |
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 |