- “Little things can change games quickly” – Santner Streets lost catches and fielding errors. The New Zealand club admitted their side were “in a very good position” but their fielding errors allowed India to recover from 70 for 5 to chase down 181. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah All smiles after dismissal of Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 4 or 5 but leaves final decision for Australia. Green has not played since suffering an abdominal injury in the ODI final against South Africa on September 30 and will not be able to play in the final Test. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, due to crushing margins and a lack of partnerships – or more than one batsman standing at any given time. Time – hurt them the most. Travis Head struggled the most for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Lyon was missing from the starting XI for the third time in eight Tests in Australia’s second Test, but Ctain Cummins said his name would be “at the forefront” of discussions before decision-makers Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland left the stumps after keeping India at bay for some time 110 balls, Australia vs India, 4th Test, Melbourne, Day 4, December 29, 2024 Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson will come into conversation if South Africa want to field a fast bowler in place of Anrich Nortje in the Ce Town Test. Anrich Nortje literally bent his back to allow the batters to jump in the first hour, South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Day 2, Durban, October 10, 2026. With his falling body art and provocative back two at the crease, the fast bowler put everything on the line to give Australia an unforgettable win at Ce Town in 2014. A concussion, a problematic neck and low scores – Steven Smith will want to turn things around at Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close hit in the 27th over, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Harry Brook walks off after scoring 202 from 116 balls England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six on the penultimate ball to win the game. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six off the penultimate ball to win the game, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 “[There was] a “I wouldn’t say there are a few little things that dispoint us, but it can change games quickly,” said Santner after the game.
- “[Christchurch] is a difficult period and the wind is picking up a bit.
- I think if you look at the abilities of both teams, it was very close and it came down to a few little moments on the field.
“Little things can change games quickly” – Santner Streets lost catches and fielding errors. The New Zealand club admitted their side were “in a very good position” but their fielding errors allowed India to recover from 70 for 5 to chase down 181. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah All smiles after dismissal of Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 4 or 5 but leaves final decision for Australia. Green has not played since suffering an abdominal injury in the ODI final against South Africa on September 30 and will not be able to play in the final Test. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests, due to crushing margins and a lack of partnerships – or more than one batsman standing at any given time. Time – hurt them the most. Travis Head struggled the most for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Lyon was missing from the starting XI for the third time in eight Tests in Australia’s second Test, but Ctain Cummins said his name would be “at the forefront” of discussions before decision-makers Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland left the stumps after keeping India at bay for some time 110 balls, Australia vs India, 4th Test, Melbourne, Day 4, December 29, 2024 Gerald Coetzee, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson will come into conversation if South Africa want to field a fast bowler in place of Anrich Nortje in the Ce Town Test. Anrich Nortje literally bent his back to allow the batters to jump in the first hour, South Africa v Australia, 1st Test, Day 2, Durban, October 10, 2026. With his falling body art and provocative back two at the crease, the fast bowler put everything on the line to give Australia an unforgettable win at Ce Town in 2014. A concussion, a problematic neck and low scores – Steven Smith will want to turn things around at Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close hit in the 27th over, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Harry Brook walks off after scoring 202 from 116 balls England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six on the penultimate ball to win the game. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six off the penultimate ball to win the game, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook put himself in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 “[There was] a “I wouldn’t say there are a few little things that dispoint us, but it can change games quickly,” said Santner after the game.
“[Christchurch] is a difficult period and the wind is picking up a bit. I think if you look at the abilities of both teams, it was very close and it came down to a few little moments on the field. Especially us [at] the end of this chase tonight.
I think we were in a really good position, you know, [before] some hiccups and fielding errors. And that is the win or lose of the game. » New Zealand granted reprieve to four Indian batsmen. Jacob Duffy pushed past second to give life to Abhishek Sharma in the second over of the chase, and then Santner dropped Sanju Samson right at the fence off the first ball of Lockie Ferguson’s spell.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was dropped by Bevon Jacobs off Michael Bracewell and then Jacobs also dropped Naman Dhir in the 13th over. Santner also called the knocks of Tilak Varma – who scored an unbeaten 26-ball 51 – as well as Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy as the turning point in the chase. “I think Tilak took his time today but in the end he handled the chase with Reddy very well.
If you can end matches as a finisher, you’re doing a pretty good job. I think it was a good move by the last three [specialist drummers] tonight. “I think I have seen [Tilak batting] in Mumbai [Indians] for a few years now.
And same with Naman Dhir. I think he looks…so free right from the start. » New Zealand were not at a major bowling disadvantage in the second innings despite being sent to bat first in Christchurch. “There was less dew this evening than in the first game because the wind was blowing a bit,” said Santner.
“But I think it will be a factor throughout the series. I think since [the games] are so late… the ball seems to slide a little better in the second half. “I think both teams, both games want to play first.
And I guess it was two comebacks, even though it was a close comeback tonight, it still means two wins for the chasing team.” After these two games in Christchurch, the teams now travel to Wellington for the third T20I of a five-match series to be played on October 27. India currently leads the series 2-0. “We will reassess the conditions in Wellington,” Santner said.
“[We] will see what the pitch does, see what team we are going to face and then go out there and try to take a few shots at India again.” NZ vs IND 2nd T20I – Mitchell Santner: ‘Little things’ cost New Zealand deadly overs against India The New Zealand group admitted their team was “in a very good position” but their errors in the field allowed India to recover from 70 for 5 and chase 181 against India | The New Zealand side admitted their team was “in a very good position” but their fielding errors allowed India to recover from 70 for 5 to 181.
