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Mitchell Santner sets New Zealand T20I record with 143 caps
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:02 AM
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New Zealand all‑rounder Mitchell Santner became the country's most‑capped men's T20I player, reaching 143 appearances.
New Zealand’s seasoned all‑rounder Mitchell Santner has etched his name in the nation’s cricket history by becoming the most‑capped player in men’s Twenty20 Internationals, reaching a total of 143 matches. The milestone was confirmed following his latest appearance in the ongoing T20 series.
Santner, who debuted in 2015, has been a regular feature in New Zealand’s limited‑overs squads, contributing both with the ball and the bat. His consistency and adaptability have allowed him to stay in contention across multiple coaching regimes and team combinations.
The record highlights Santner’s durability and importance to the Black Caps, especially in a format that demands high athleticism and quick decision‑making. Cricket officials noted that his achievement reflects the depth of experience now available to New Zealand’s T20 side as it prepares for upcoming international tournaments.
Santner, who debuted in 2015, has been a regular feature in New Zealand’s limited‑overs squads, contributing both with the ball and the bat. His consistency and adaptability have allowed him to stay in contention across multiple coaching regimes and team combinations.
The record highlights Santner’s durability and importance to the Black Caps, especially in a format that demands high athleticism and quick decision‑making. Cricket officials noted that his achievement reflects the depth of experience now available to New Zealand’s T20 side as it prepares for upcoming international tournaments.