New Zealand's skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledged India's dominant performance in the Champions Trophy final, where India chased a target of 252 wit

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner called the Champions Trophy 2025 final loss to India "bittersweet," praising his team’s fight but admitting key moments slipped away.

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner said the loss to India in the Champions Trophy final on Sunday was a "bittersweet" ending to his first ICC tournament as captain. "I guess it's kind of bittersweet at the end,

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner warns Team India ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 final, emphasizing their past success and intent to put India under pressure in Dubai.

Mitchell Santner has been an outstanding leader for New Zealand in his first-ever ICC event in charge of the Black Caps and is on the verge of breaking the Champions Trophy record in the final against India.

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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday mid-match communications and adaptability regarding the pitch in this weekend's Champions Trophy final against India could be key to success. - 'Third time lucky' - India have played four spinners in their last two matches on a sluggish pitch that has aided slow bowlers.