How Mitchell Santner became New Zealand's ‘national hero’ in three days because of his 13 wickets in the second Test against India in Pune.

Mitchell Santner shone brightly in Pune with a 13-wicket haul that propelled New Zealand to a 113-run victory and their first Test series win on Indian soil. His exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match title as he became the first New Zealand spinner to achieve five-wicket hauls in both innings against India.

The New Zealand team, which has been touring India since 1955, has won a Test series in India for the first time.