The bowlers are trying to catch up: New Zealand’s Santner

New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner stated that T20 bowlers are struggling to keep pace with modern batters ahead of a five-match home series against India. Speaking during a virtual interaction on Wednesday, Santner expressed hope that the home surfaces offer assistance to bowlers rather than remaining overly flat on smaller grounds, noting India's powerful batting lineup.

Santner emphasized that taking wickets throughout the innings, particularly during the PowerPlay, is crucial to stopping India's explosive attack. He also highlighted the difficulty bowlers face amid small boundary sizes and flat tracks, explaining that restricting batters to singles in the middle overs will be essential to applying pressure.