The manner in which Team India chased runs in the second match of the T20 series being played between India and New Zealand, surprised even the visiting captain Mitchell Santner. India achieved the big target of 209 runs with just 28 balls remaining and took a 2-0 lead in the series.
After this match, Santner’s statement became a topic of discussion on social media, in which he made a big statement in a humorous tone on India’s batting depth. The Kiwi captain admitted that in the current situation even a score of 200-210 runs against India is no longer safe.
IND vs NZ: Santner’s strange statement
After the match, Mitchell Santner openly praised India’s batting. He said that perhaps even 300 runs would not be enough against this team. Santner said, “We might have to score 300 runs against them. When you play against a team like India, who attack with the ball early and have such deep batting, the pressure automatically builds. A score of 200-210 does not seem safe anymore.”
IND vs NZ: Surya-Ishaan’s stormy innings, history made
Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan had a big contribution in India’s victory. Suryakumar returned unbeaten after scoring 82 runs, while Ishan Kishan played an explosive inning of 76 runs. Team India won by seven wickets and it was the second highest successful run chase in India’s T20I history. Earlier, the chase of 211 runs against Sri Lanka in Mohali in 2009 is the highest.
IND vs NZ: Pakistan’s world record also broken
This victory was historic not only in terms of score but also in terms of balls. Chasing a target of more than 200, India registered the biggest win among full member teams. Earlier, Pakistan had won against New Zealand in 2025 with 24 balls to spare, while Australia had defeated West Indies with 23 balls to spare in the same year. India left both these records behind.
IND vs NZ: Santner’s clarification on Kiwi innings and rotation
Earlier, while batting, New Zealand scored a strong score of 208/6. Rachin Ravindra scored 44 runs in 26 balls, while Santner himself added 47 not out in 27 balls. After the match, Santner while talking about team combination and rotation said that testing the players under pressure is important for the preparation of the World Cup. Also, regarding his batting role at number-7, he said that it is important to score runs on a good wicket, especially when bowling is also required.