- October 17, 2023
New Zealand is surprisingly dominating in the 2023 cricket World Cup. They are performing in both the batting and bowling sectors. Their batters are taking the helm from the very beginning and nicely carrying away a towering score. Then their world-class bowlers make it impossible to chase for the opponents by taking early wickets. Among these bowlers, Mitchell Santner becomes more effective. He is the key player behind New Zealand’s dominance. In this blog post, we will delve into Mitchell Santner’s list of wickets in the ODI World Cup 2023, highlighting his impact on the team’s campaign.
1. JM Bairstow (England) – Caught
JM Bairstow (Photo Source: Getty Images )
Date: October 5, 2023
Fielder: DJ Mitchell
Runs: 33
Innings: 1
Opposition: England
Ground: Ahmedabad
In a match against England, Santner struck early by dismissing the dangerous Jonny Bairstow for 33 runs, thanks to a catch by DJ Mitchell. This wicket provided New Zealand with a crucial breakthrough.
2. CR Woakes (England) – Caught
Chris Woakes (Photo Source: Getty Images )
Date: October 5, 2023
Fielder: WA Young
Runs: 11
Innings: 1
Opposition: England
Ground: Ahmedabad
Santner’s impact continued as he claimed Chris Woakes’ wicket, helping to restrict England to a modest total.
3. MP O’Dowd (Netherlands) – LBW
Max ODowd (Photo Source: Getty Images )
Date: October 9, 2023
Runs: 16
Innings: 2
Opposition: Netherlands
Ground: Hyderabad
Santner’s versatility was on display as he dismissed Max O’Dowd from the Netherlands. His lbw dismissal showcased Santner’s ability to break partnerships and put pressure on the opposition.
4. CN Ackermann (Netherlands) – Caught
Colin Ackermann (Photo Source: Getty Images )
Date: October 9, 2023
Fielder: MJ Henry
Runs: 69
Innings: 2
Opposition: Netherlands
Ground: Hyderabad
Santner’s brilliant catch taken by MJ Henry accounted for Colin Ackermann’s wicket, who was a key contributor for the Netherlands. This wicket further highlighted Santner’s crucial role as a bowler.
5. SA Edwards (Netherlands) – Caught
Scott Edwards (Photo Source: Getty Images )
Date: October 9, 2023
Fielder: MJ Santner
Runs: 30
Innings: 2
Opposition: Netherlands
Ground: Hyderabad
Santner once again showcased his bowling skills by taking the catch of his own ball that removed Scott Edwards, adding to New Zealand’s wickets column.
6. R Klein (Netherlands) – LBW
Roelof Klein (Photo Source: Getty Images )
Date: October 9, 2023
Runs: 8
Innings: 2
Opposition: Netherlands
Ground: Hyderabad
Santner’s consistency as a bowler was evident as he trapped Roelof Klein lbw, demonstrating his ability to break through the lower order.
7. Taskin Ahmed (Bangladesh) – Caught
Taskin Ahmed (Photo Source: Getty Images )
Date: October 13, 2023
Fielder: DJ Mitchell
Runs: 17
Innings: 1
Opposition: Bangladesh
Ground: Chennai
In the match against Bangladesh, Santner continued his wicket-taking spree by dismissing Taskin Ahmed, once again showcasing his bowling prowess.
Mitchell Santner’s contributions with both the ball and in the field played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s performance during the ODI World Cup 2023. His ability to take wickets at crucial moments and contribute as a fielder added immense value to the team’s campaign. The World Cup is only in its 2nd week there are many surprises to come. New Zealand fans can hope higher as their team’s performance it is clearly evident that they are aiming to reach for the final glory this time.
