Santner: Powerplay Performances Defined the Match Outcome
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Santner: India's Explosive Powerplay Decided Final; Black Caps Were Underdogs
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News18•09-03-2026, 11:30
Santner: India's Explosive Powerplay Decided Final; Black Caps Were Underdogs
•New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted India's explosive start made it tough, conceding Black Caps were underdogs in the final.
•India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash in Ahmedabad, continuing NZ's search for a maiden white-ball title.
•Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma scored 92 in the first six overs, while New Zealand managed only 52/3 in their powerplay.
•Santner highlighted the two powerplays as the 'tale of the day,' with India dominating and NZ losing early wickets.
•Santner explained Jacob Duffy's inclusion over Cole McConchie due to Ahmedabad's pitch offering little spin, and admitted bowlers struggled with execution.