Mitchell Santner is New Zealand’s premier all-rounder who has impressed cricket lovers worldwide with his left-arm spin bowling and reliable batting. He has become a familiar face in the IPL, especially for Chennai Super Kings supporters.
Height | 6 Feet 2 inches |
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Date of Birth | 5 February 1992 |
Jersey Number | 74 |
Current Teams | New Zealand, Chennai Super Kings, Northern Knights, Worcestershire |
Mitchell Santner Stats
Santner made his international debut in an ODI against England in 2015. His best bowling figures are 5/50 in ODIs and 13/157 in Tests. His highest scores are 126 in Tests, 67 in ODIs, and 77 in T20Is.
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Mitchell Santner Wife
Mitchell Santner is married to Caitlin Dodunski. The couple tied the knot in 2021 in a beautiful ceremony in New Zealand. Like many cricket WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends), Caitlin often supports Santner during IPL matches at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium. They have known each other since their school days.
Mitchell Santner Age
Born on 5th February 1992 in Hamilton, New Zealand, Mitchell Santner is currently 32 years old. He started playing professional cricket at the young age of 19 for Northern Districts.
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Mitchell Santner CSK
Santner has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2018:
- Bought by CSK for Rs 50 lakhs in 2018, Santner now earns a salary of Rs 1.90 crore.
- Has taken 15 wickets and scored 70 runs in 18 IPL games.
- Famous for his last-ball six against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2019
- Perfect replacement for Ravindra Jadeja when needed
- Go-to bowler in middle overs
- Known for his economical bowling at Chepauk
Why does Mitchell Santner wear glasses while batting?
Mitchell Santner wears specially designed sports glasses while batting due to vision problems, specifically astigmatism in one eye. Like other cricketers such as Anil Kumble and Virender Sehwag, he requires corrective lenses. These high-quality sports glasses help him pick up the ball better, especially during day-night matches and under floodlights, while also protecting his eyes.
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