Mitchell Santner is among a few players who let their performance do the talking. He bowls controlled spells. He chips in with valuable knocks. And he’s electric in the field.
Having such all-rounders in the ranks is no less than a blessing. New Zealand are a bit luckier to have Santner, whose contributions aren’t limited to batting and bowling but also include his leadership aspect.
This article will look at Mitchell Santner’s captaincy record across formats.
Mitchell Santner Captaincy Record in All Formats
| Format | Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| ODI | 20 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73.68 |
| T20I | 40 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 65.71 |
| Total | 62 | 39 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 69.64 |
Mitchell Santner captained New Zealand for the first time in a T20I match in November 2020. He filled in for Tim Southee in the third T20I against the West Indies.
For the next four years, Santner led the Kiwis across ODIs and T20Is in a stand-in capacity. But it was only in December 2024 when he became the full-time skipper.
Thus far, Santner has had a great run across his temporary and permanent stints. His win percentage is already the best by a New Zealand captain who has led in at least 61 matches across formats.
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Mitchell Santner Captaincy Record in Test Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | Draw | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Santner has led New Zealand in Tests in a stand-in capacity. He stepped up in the absence of Tom Latham on the Zimbabwe tour. And he returned with a series victory, winning both Tests.
Mitchell Santner Captaincy Record in ODI Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 73.68 |
Santner had led New Zealand in an interim capacity before taking up the full-time responsibility in late 2024. Since the full-time reign, Santner has guided the Kiwis well.
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka at home in a three-match series in early 2025. Then he took them to a tri-series win in Pakistan, followed by a run to the final in the 2025 Champions Trophy.
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Mitchell Santner Captaincy Record in T20I Cricket
| Matches | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 65.71 |
Santner captained New Zealand extensively in his interim capacity between November 2020 and November 2024. A decent run in the interim capacity meant he replaced Kane Williamson in a full-time role.
And Santner is already behind his predecessor with the second-most wins for New Zealand in T20Is. His win percentage is also the second-best by a Kiwi skipper in T20Is.
