Mitchell Santner rued the absence of Matt Henry after suffering a defeat in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against India on Sunday. However, he was happy with how his team performed despite several challenges.

Matt Henry picked up a shoulder injury in the Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa and missed out on playing in the final against India. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner feels the Kiwis missed Henry in the showdown clash.

Mitchell Santner praises Ravindra Jadeja's skill and consistency while also highlighting India's strong batting depth, noting the challenge posed by their all-rounders ahead of the final match against India in the Champions Trophy.