In a jaw-dropping display of power hitting and skill, Mitchell Santner, the New Zealand all-rounder, etched his name in the annals of cricket history by scoring a staggering 13 runs from just one delivery during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands. This exceptional feat unfolded on the last ball of the New Zealand innings, leaving the cricket world in awe.
The 50th over witnessed an extraordinary turn of events as Santner faced Bas de Leede, the Netherlands’ bowler. A full toss from De Leede saw Santner’s bat connect with precision, sending the ball sailing over long-on for a powerful six. The umpire, however, deemed it a no-ball due to its height above the waist, granting a free hit to New Zealand.
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Seizing this opportunity, Santner capitalized and struck yet another six on the subsequent low full-toss delivery, this time expertly dispatching it over backward point. With the two sixes and the no-ball, a remarkable 13 runs were amassed from just one legal delivery.
Not only did Santner display incredible batting prowess, but he also shined with the ball, securing five crucial wickets. His outstanding performance guided New Zealand to a resounding 99-run victory over the Netherlands, reaffirming their dominant position in the Cricket World Cup 2023.
New Zealand has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in this tournament, securing consecutive wins, first trouncing title-holders England and now showcasing a display of power-hitting against the Netherlands. The cricketing world eagerly awaits to see what more excitement this tournament has in store.