Black Caps’ Santner stars with bat and ball

Julian Kiewietz

Mitchell Santner played a blistering innings and then took five wickets to guide New Zealand to a convincing 99-run win over the Netherlands in a World Cup match in Hyderabad yesterday. The 31-year-old left-hander clubbed a 17-ball 36 not out in New Zealand’s imposing total of 322/7 before achieving figures of 5/59. Santner, the first New Zealand spinner to take five wickets in a World Cup match, dominated the Dutch, who were bowled out for 223 in 46.3 overs. The victory gave New Zealand two wins in as many games after crushing title-holders England by nine wickets in Ahmedabad last Thursday. “We did a great job batting first, built partnerships at the top and the bowlers did a fantastic job tonight,” said Kiwis captain Tom Latham. The Netherlands were never…

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