'One game away from changing tide': NZ captain backs Chakravarthy ahead of final

2026-03-07 - 17:33

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged the threat posed by Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy ahead of the T20 World Cup final. Despite Chakravarthy's inconsistent tournament form, Santner emphasized his potential to change the game, noting that flat pitches can challenge any bowler. He also highlighted the importance of restricting India to a manageable score in a potentially high-scoring final.