New Zealand’s historic victory in Pune was primarily the handiwork of Mitchell Santner, who was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 13-wicket haul across three days.

How Mitchell Santner became New Zealand's ‘national hero’ in three days because of his 13 wickets in the second Test against India in Pune.

Spinner Mitchell Santner registered his career-best figures in Test cricket picking up 13 wickets in the Pune Test match. Santner, who had just 9 Test wickets in India before this, helped New Zealand win a historic series in India.

Mitchell Santner's stellar seven-wicket haul on Friday put New Zealand in pole position to seal a first test series victory in India and the spinner said varying his pace on a tricky pitch had proved crucial.

Virat Kohli's struggles against spin were evident as he was trapped leg-before by Mitchell Santner in India's second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Kohli reviewed the decision, but it upheld the umpire's call.

New Zealand made history with their first Test series triumph in India as spinner Mitchell Santner inspired a 113-run win in the second match on Saturday to stun the Pune crowd.

New Zealand made history with their first Test series triumph in India as spinner Mitchell Santner's heroic performance delivered a 113-run win in the second Test on Saturday. The Black Caps’ victory gives them an unassailable 2-0 lead and condemns India to their first home Test series defeat for 12 years.

India crashed to their first Test series defeat at home in 12 years with Mitchel Santner yet again exposing their frailties against quality spin bowling as the crushing 113-run defeat in the second ma