India vs New Zealand: Mitchell Santner's Expertise in Bowling on Indian Pitches, Reveals Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar praises Mitchell Santner's bowling skills on Indian pitches, calling him a clever bowler. India bowled out New Zealand for 273 runs.

Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, has showered praise on New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, recognizing his expertise in bowling on Indian pitches. During the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and New Zealand at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, India successfully bowled out New Zealand for 273 runs in the first innings.

In an interview with Star Sports following New Zealand's innings, Gavaskar highlighted Santner's potential to make a significant impact in the middle overs of the game, similar to the contributions made by Indian bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja. Prior to the match against India, Santner was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament, having taken 11 wickets in four matches.

Gavaskar expressed his admiration for Santner, describing him as a clever bowler who possesses a deep understanding of how to bowl on Indian pitches. Santner's previous record in India includes 47 wickets in 37 matches.

The former World Cup winner emphasized the importance of Santner's ability to turn the ball and vary his pace, which has been evident in his performances. Gavaskar commended Santner's experience playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has further enhanced his knowledge of Indian pitches.

In the match against India, Daryll Mitchell became the first New Zealand batsman in 48 years to score a century in ODI World Cups, contributing to New Zealand's total of 273 runs in Dharamshala. Mohammed Shami stood out as the top performer among the Indian bowlers, achieving a five-wicket haul and becoming the first Indian bowler to achieve multiple five-wicket hauls in ODI World Cups.

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