The bowlers are trying to catch up: New Zealand’s Santner
New Zealand cricket captain Mitchell Santner expressed concerns about the difficulty bowlers face against India's powerful batting lineup on flat pitches. He emphasized the need for strategic wicket-taking and adaptability during the upcoming five-match T20 series.
Why it matters
The comments reflect the ongoing tactical evolution in T20 cricket, where batting dominance often forces bowlers to innovate.
It is not often that an exceptionally skilled cricketer like Mitchell Santner hopes and prays for a certain setting instead of banking on his box of tricks.
But such has been the ferocity of India’s T20 batting that the New Zealand white-ball captain wished for surfaces with some assistance for the bowlers in the forthcoming five-match home series.
“We know how good India is. It has power all the way through, as we have seen against the West Indies with high scores and on flat pitches. Hopefully, the pitches are not too flat here because we know what India can do in small grounds,” Santner said during a virtual interaction on Wednesday.
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