Santner Backs New Zealand to Overcome South Africa’s Power Game in T20 World Cup Semi Final

Mitchell Santner believes his team has the potential to outclass South Africa in the upcoming T20 World Cup semi-final. He fully understands the power game of the Proteas, but is also confident that the Black Caps can overcome it with their smart in-game tactics.

"South Africa have a lot of power. I think the powerplay for us with the ball was where they really got away to a flyer. We haven't probably played the perfect game throughout this tournament. And I guess that's a good thing for us. If we can put it all together, it'll put us in a pretty good position." said New Zealand captain, Mitchell Santner.

While acknowledging the brilliance of the Proteas, Santner said they are a strong outfit, but that does not mean New Zealand don’t have a chance against them.

"I think for us, it's... everyone's goal throughout the tournament is to get to this stage. We're here now and we back ourselves on one-off games against most teams... being able to adapt as quick as we can to what's in front of us. South Africa look like a very good outfit, as they've shown. And I guess they're in the same boat as us now. It's one game in here until the final." said Mitchell Santner.

Talking about the conditions at Eden Gardens, Santner believes that it would be a good batting pitch, but will offer assistance to the spinners as well.

“We were looking at the wicket the other night [in the India-West Indies game] and it was pretty flat. I think there's still a role to play for the spinners. Also [the] seamers. And I think the ground dimensions as well plays a massive part in conditions.” said Mitchell Santner.