New Zealand’s experienced left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner will represent Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 after being retained for ₹2 Crore. Known for his tight left-arm orthodox spin, match control in the middle overs, and reliable lower-order batting, Santner enters the 2026 season with strong performances from IPL 2025.
MI continues to trust his all-round ability, experience, and consistency—especially after his impressive Champions Trophy 2025 campaign where he helped New Zealand finish runners-up.
Santner IPL 2026 Price & Team
| Season | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | ₹2.00 Crore |
| IPL 2025 | MI | ₹2.00 Crore |
| IPL 2019–2024 | CSK | ₹50 Lakhs – ₹1.90 Crore |
Who is Mitchell Santner?
Santner is one of world cricket’s most impactful left-arm spinners, widely respected for:
- His ability to bowl economical spells
- Picking wickets at crucial stages
- Handy finishing ability with the bat
- Safe fielding and sharp catching
- Years of IPL experience across CSK and MI
Having debuted in IPL 2019, Santner has consistently contributed across bowling, batting, and fielding.
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Mitchell Santner IPL Career Summary
| Matches | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy | Batting Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 136 | 27 | 3/11 | 7.44 | 17.00 |
Santner has been most valuable as a middle-overs bowler, maintaining an economy under 8 almost every season.
IPL 2026 Performance Recap
Santner had a meaningful role for MI in IPL 2026:
Batting (2026)
- Runs: 26
- Highest Score: 18*
- Strike Rate: 136.84
- Matches: 2
Bowling (2026)
- Wickets: 2
- Best: 3/11
- Economy: 9.28
- Overs: 7
Fielding (2026)
- Catches: 0
His consistency in controlling runs in the middle overs helped MI in tight situations.
Mitchell Santner IPL Batting Stats (Season-wise)
| Season | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 18* | – | 136.84 |
| 2025 | 40 | 18* | 20.00 | 121.21 |
| 2024 | 14 | 11 | 4.67 | 82.35 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1* | – | 50.00 |
| 2022 | 22 | 11 | 11.00 | 81.48 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2019 | 32 | 22 | 32.00 | 139.13 |
| All IPL | 136 | 22 | 17.00 | 110.56 |
Mitchell Santner IPL Bowling Stats (Season-wise)
| Season | Wickets | Best | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1/22 | 32.50 | 9.28 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3/11 | 31.30 | 7.92 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1/10 | 32.00 | 7.11 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2/28 | 27.00 | 6.75 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1/15 | 32.50 | 6.84 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1/23 | 26.50 | 7.57 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2/13 | 23.50 | 6.71 |
| All IPL | 27 | 3/11 | 29.62 | 7.44 |
Mitchell Santner IPL Auction Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 – 2021 | 50 Lakhs | CSK |
| 2022 – 2024 | 1.90 Cr | CSK |
| 2025 | 2.00 Cr | MI |
| 2026 | 2.00 Cr | MI (Retained) |
Mitchell Santner’s Strengths in IPL
1. Middle-Overs Control (Overs 7–14)
Santner is known for slowing down run rate and forcing batters into mistakes.
2. Variation Master
He uses drift, dip, and pace changes effectively, especially on dry pitches.
3. Lower-Order Runs
Can hit quick 10–20 runs when needed.
4. Dependable Fielder
Regularly takes crucial catches—14 total in IPL.
Mitchell Santner’s Role for MI in IPL 2026
For MI, Santner’s importance lies in:
- Supporting the fast-bowling group
- Controlling middle overs
- Offering left-arm variety
- Providing batting depth at No. 7/8
He gives MI the perfect balance as a spin-bowling all-rounder alongside their power hitters.
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Mitchell Santner’s Last 10 IPL Bowling Performances
| Match | Figures |
|---|---|
| Qualifier 2 vs PBKS | 0/1 (bat 0) |
| Eliminator vs GT | 0/2 (bat 0) |
| Match 69 vs PBKS | 1/1 |
| Match 63 vs DC | 0/0 |
| Match 41 vs SRH | 0/0 |
| Match 38 vs CSK | 0/0 |
| Match 33 vs SRH | 0/1 |
| Match 29 vs DC | 0/0 |
| Match 21 vs RCB | 8 (bat) |
| Match 16 vs LSG | 2 (bat) |
Conclusion
Mitchell Santner heads into IPL 2026 as a valuable all-round option for Mumbai Indians. With over 33 matches of IPL experience, reliable spin bowling, and the ability to contribute under pressure, he adds great balance to MI’s squad. His ₹2 Cr retention shows MI’s confidence in his role for the upcoming season.
