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The Black Caps are relieved to have Mitchell Santner available for tonight's fourth Twenty20 cricket international against Australia at Wellington

The Black Caps are relieved to have Mitchell Santner available for tonight's fourth Twenty20 cricket international against Australia at Wellington

5 March 2021

The spinner was ruled out of the third match on Wednesday after waking up with a cold - he's since returned a negative Covid test.

Batting coach Luke Ronchi says the side missed Santner's impact.

New Zealand lead the five-match series 2-1.

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