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Xtra Time Web Desk: Star New Zealand Left-arm off-spinner Mitchell Santner picked up 13 wickets in the Pune Test to gift New Zealand their first-ever series victory against India. The 32-year-old cricketer ended with match figures of 13 for 157, just falling short of the record held by fellow Kiwi player Ajaz Patel.

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Santner became the first New Zealand bowler to take two five-wicket hauls against India in a single Test match. This incredible spell boosted New Zealand cleaning up all wickets within Day 3 of the test match. Santner was not considered for the first Test match in Bengaluru keeping his underwhelming career with the red ball in record but here in Pune he just not only bounced back also became the hero of the match! 

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While receiving the player of the match award, Santner had been heard saying, "My side's a bit sore. 20-odd overs in a row. I guess in that kind of situation you just want to keep going. Every time I got a wicket it felt a little better. Nice to contribute to the team. Winning a series over here is very tough. Obviously very pleasing for us. Every time you take wickets you feel confident. Landing the ball in the same spot all the time with little changes in pace - that's what we try and do as a spin unit."