Mitchell Santner Debut, Biography, Stats, Net Worth, Wife, IPL Team, Records, Career

4.4 (22) Mitchell Santner is one of New Zealand’s most calm and composed cricketers. He is known for his left-arm spin bowling and easygoing batting skills. Fans admire him for his smart tactics, accurate bowling, and calm demeanor. He represents the New Zealand national team and has made a name for himself in several T20 […]

Mitchell Santner is one of New Zealand’s most calm and composed cricketers. He is known for his left-arm spin bowling and easygoing batting skills. Fans admire him for his smart tactics, accurate bowling, and calm demeanor. He represents the New Zealand national team and has made a name for himself in several T20 leagues, including the IPL and CPL.

This article provides a simple and in-depth look at Mitchell Santner’s life. You’ll learn about his debut, biography, statistics, net worth, wife, IPL team, records, career, and much more. This story is written like a friendly school-time story—easy to read, clear, and packed with up-to-date information.

Early life and background

Mitchell Santner was born on 5 February 1992 in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. Following the retirement of Daniel Vettori after the World Cup, he was included in the ODI squad for the tour of England as New Zealand was looking for a new left-arm spinner. Santner was called up to replace players who were ruled out due to the IPL, but he soon made his mark by scoring 94 runs in a tour match against Somerset. He made his ODI debut at Edgbaston after playing just 19 List A games for Northern Districts. The New Zealand team joked, “It’s great to have a left-arm spinner who spins the ball.

Career Stats

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Tests	32	54	5551	2603	78	7/53	13/157	33.37	2.81	71.1	2	2	1
ODIs	124	118	5875	4717	133	5/50	5/50	35.46	4.81	44.1	0	2	0
T20Is	122	118	2514	2976	130	4/11	4/11	22.89	7.10	19.3	3	0	0
FC	68	110	10834	5231	139	7/53	13/157	37.63	2.89	77.9	4	3	1
List A	154	146	7303	5735	170	5/50	5/50	33.73	4.71	42.9	1	2	0
T20s	250	242	5094	6062	253	4/11	4/11	23.96	7.14	20.1	3	0	0

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	32	44	2	1085	126	25.83	2300	47.17	1	4	120	32	26
ODIs	124	92	33	1580	67	26.77	1689	93.54	0	3	115	50	53
T20Is	122	80	34	848	77*	18.43	666	127.32	0	2	67	31	45
FC	68	104	6	2975	136	30.35	5730	51.91	4	16	364	63	60
List A	154	119	35	2295	86	27.32	2490	92.16	0	8	187	66	69
T20s	250	181	70	2564	92*	23.09	1943	131.96	0	7	192	118	93

Mitchell Santner Domestic Career

Mitchell Santner began his first-class career with Northern Districts in 2011 and has been a key player for the team in New Zealand domestic cricket. The left-arm orthodox spinner also played briefly for Worcestershire during the 2016-17 season.

Despite playing just 19 List A games for Northern Districts, his talent caught the attention of the selectors, who soon included him in the national team.

International cricket debut

Mitchell Santner made his international debut for the New Zealand One Day International (ODI) team against England on June 6, 2015. In his debut match, he took 1 wicket for 35 runs, demonstrating his ability to make an impact in multiple areas of the game. Soon after, he made his T20I debut against the same team on July 5, 2015, marking the beginning of his multi-format career.

He made his Test debut a year later, on November 12, 2016, against Pakistan, where he impressed with his all-round skills, scoring 42 runs and taking three wickets. Santner’s slow left-arm orthodox bowling has become a major strength in the longer format, allowing him to control the game, put pressure on the opposition, and score valuable runs lower down the batting order.

Mitchell Santner IPL Career

After showcasing his skills at the international level, the fearless all-rounder was bought by MS Dhoni Chennai Super Kings for just ₹50 lakh in the 2019 IPL auction. Santner became one of CSK’s most valuable players. He played just four matches in the 2019 season, taking four wickets. The 2020 season was expected to be a success, as CSK planned to utilize his abilities on the slow and turning pitches of Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

Mitchell Santner’s Net Worth and Salary

By 2025, Mitchell Santner’s net worth is estimated to be $7 million (approximately ₹37–57 crore). Most of his income comes from his central contract with New Zealand Cricket, where he is one of the highest-paid players due to his role across all formats. Santner’s earnings have also been boosted by his IPL deals. Recently, after playing several seasons with the Chennai Super Kings at an annual salary of ₹1.9 crore, he was signed by the Mumbai Indians for ₹2 crore in the 2025 IPL auction. His total IPL career earnings now exceed ₹5.3 crore.

Category	Details
NZC Central Contract	Estimated annual salary of $85,585 (approx. ₹70 lakh)
IPL Salary	₹2 crore with Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025
Match Fees (International)	Receives match payments for all formats
Domestic/Franchise Salary	Additional income from Northern Districts and other T20 leagues
Brand Endorsements	Deals with New Balance, BAS SPORTS, Lexus of Hamilton
Annual Income	Estimated ₹2–4 crore (including all sources, varies by season)
Net Worth	Approx. $5–7 million (₹37–57 crore) as of 2025

Mitchell Santner Family

Mitchell Santner was born in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, to parents. His father’s name is Joseph Santner, while his mother’s name is not publicly available. He has two siblings: a brother named Elliot Santner and a sister named Olivia Santner.

Mitchell Santner’s Wife, Children

On July 21, 2021, renowned cricketer Mitchell Santner got engaged to his longtime partner, Katlyn Dodunski. Following their engagement, the couple had a daughter, Izzy Esme Santner. They are living a happy and fulfilling life together.

Mitchell Santner’s top records:

Mitchell Santner’s best bowling performance in ODIs is 3/5 against New Zealand in 2017.
He also recorded an impressive figure of 5/17 in a T20I match against Pakistan in 2021.

Mitchell Santner’s awards and achievements:

Mitchell became the first player to make his international cricket debut in a day-night Test match against Australia.
He has taken 4 important wickets, including the wickets of top Indian players like Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya and Suresh Raina.
In 2016, Mitchell won the ‘Man of the Match’ award in T20 cricket for his exceptional bowling.
He won the ‘Man of the Match’ award again during the ODI against Ireland in 2017.

FAQs: People Also Ask

Q1. Who is Mitchell Santner?

Mitchell Santner is a New Zealand international cricketer and currently leads the team in limited overs formats. He is a left-handed batting all-rounder and bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin. At the domestic level, he represents Northern Districts.

Q2. How many centuries has Mitchell Santner scored?

In his international career, Santner has scored one Test century, which he achieved against England at Bay Oval in November 2019.

Q3. What is Mitchell Santner’s jersey number?

Mitchell Santner usually wears jersey number 74 while playing for New Zealand.

Q4. What is Mitchell Santner’s net worth and salary?

As of 2025, Santner’s net worth is estimated to be around $5–7 million (approximately ₹37–57 crore).

Q5. Who is Mitchell Santner’s wife?

Mitchell Santner is married to Kaitlyn Podunsky.