Hardik Pandya left a sitter. It was an easy catch at backward point. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner got a lease of life at a crucial moment in the run chase in the final match of the T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad.
on first delivery of 13th In the over of the second innings, Akshar Patel bowled a difficult ball to Mitchell Santner. The ball was round the wicket, away from the off stump, requiring the batsman to extend his arms. With demand rates rising, Santner had no option but to swing its willow.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner got a lease of life after Hardik Pandya dropped an easy catch.
The ball hit the end of the bat and went towards backward point where Hardik Pandya was positioned. It was a routine catch, but he dropped it. The captain of the New Zealand cricket team has got an extra lease of life.
– Nick Knight (@KnightNick34590) 8 March 2026
At number 5 in this overth Axar Patel removed Daryl Mitchell down the track after the delivery. A big wicket for the Men in Blue Daryl can create problems for the bowlers. eventful 13th The second innings over also included a drop catch, the wicket of Daryl Mitchell, a few fours, a single and a few dot balls.
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