ENG vs NZ 3rd ODI: Why is Mitchell Santner not playing today’s match?

In a significant blow to the New Zealand cricket team, Mitchell Santner, the talented all-rounder, will not be taking the field in the third One Day International (ODI) against England.

ENG vs NZ 3rd ODI: Why is Mitchell Santner not playing?

The reason for Mitchell Santner’s absence is a knee injury he sustained while fielding in the previous game. Mitchell Santner’s absence and injury is concerning as New Zealand prep for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023.

Renowned for his left-arm spin bowling and valuable contributions with the bat, Mitchell Santner has been a crucial asset for New Zealand in limited-overs cricket. However, during the course of the series, he encountered an unfortunate injury setback.

England Playing 11 for ENG vs NZ 3rd ODI

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley

Bench: Harry Brook, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Brydon Carse, Jason Roy

New Zealand Playing 11 for ENG vs NZ 3rd ODI

Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Trent Boult

Bench: Finn Allen, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Tim Southee