New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner had a terrific outing in the first Test against England. He not only picked up three top-order wickets on day four to set up a deserved win for New Zealand, Santner also played a crucial knock with the bat.
He scored his first Test century on day four during the record-breaking partnership with double-centurion BJ Watling and picked up three for 53 in England’s second innings on Sunday.
He capped off the match with a stunning catch at short-cover position to dismiss Ollie Pope on day five as England were bowled out for 197, losing the match by an innings and 65 runs at Mount Maunganui.
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Neil Wagner, who finished with a five-wicket haul, bowled a wide and low full-toss. Pope decided to throw his bat at it with no control over the shot.
It flew to the right of Santner, who stretched full-length to pull-off an incredible one-handed catch.