Hardik Pandya dropped a sitter. It was an easy catch at the backward point. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner got a lifeline in a crucial moment of the run chase in the T20 World Cup 2026 Final match in Ahmedabad.
On the first delivery of the 13th over of the second innings, Axar Patel pitched a tricky delivery to Mitchell Santner. The delivery was away from the off stump, round the wicket, for which the batter needed to stretch his arms. With the growing asking rate, Santner had no option but to swing his willow.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner received a lifeline as Hardik Pandya put down an easy catch
The ball met the toe end of the bat and went towards the backward point where Hardik Pandya was posted. It was a routine catch, but he put it down. The captain of the New Zealand cricket team got an extra lifeline.
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— Nickk Knight (@KnightNick34590) March 8, 2026In the same over, on the 5th delivery, Axar Patel clinched the Daryl Mitchell from the track. A huge wicket for the Men in Blue, as Daryl could make trouble for the bowlers. The eventful 13th over of the second innings contained a drop catch, the wicket of Daryl Mitchell, a couple of 4s, a single, and a couple of dot balls as well.
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