Before the T20 World Cup final, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was feeling some pressure as he sat on the chair to face the media. The room is packed with reporters. Santner had a smile on his face before the questions began. And he was calm.

The question-and-answer session, which lasted about fifteen minutes, revolved mostly around the usual topics. But before leaving the seat, all-rounder Santner spoke specifically about the pressure on India. Hosting a big tournament in their own country, the responsibility of defending the title and carrying the hopes of the entire country—all these pressures are not small for India, said Santner.

On the other hand, the Kiwi captain also felt that their task as an opponent team is also difficult. He also said that their job is to silence the audience. In a press conference on the eve of the T20 World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad, the New Zealand captain said that his team is very excited about the final match. He admits that it will be a big pressure for India to retain the title in front of a packed gallery.

Talking about the pitch in Ahmedabad, Santner said he has not seen it up close yet. Because the pitch is covered. However, he feels, the pitch will be helpful for the batsmen and many runs can be scored in the match.