CWC 2023 [Twitter reactions]: Mitchell Santner, batters sizzle as New Zealand thrash the Netherlands

New Zealand have continued their domination in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, having won their second consecutive match in the tournament on Monday. The Black Caps faced the Netherlands at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and registered a brilliant victory⛎ 🌳by a margin of 99 runs.

Batters help New Zealand post a formidable total

Batting first, New Zealand’s batting prowess was on full display as they posted a formidable total of 322/7 in their allotted 50 overs. Opener Devon Conway laid a solid foundation with 32 runs, while Will Young (70), Rachin Ravindra (51), Daryl Mitchell (48), and Tom Latham (53) contributed significantly to the scoreboard. All-rounder Mitchell Santner provided a 💛late surg൩e with his explosive 36 off 17 deliveries.

Among the Dutch bowlers, Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren picked up two wickets each, but they struggled to contain the Kiwi batsmen. New Zealand’s innings featured a mix of stylish strokeplay and powerful hitting, with a total of 17 fours and 7 sixes in their innings.

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Santner demolishes the Netherlands

Chasing a challenging target of 323 runs for victory, the Netherlands faced an uphill battle. Despite Colin Ackermann‘s valiant 69-run effort, the Dutch team struggled to maintain the required run rate. They were eventually bowled out for 223 in 46.3 overs, falling short by 99 runs.

New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Santner, made life difficult for the Dutch batsmen. Santner took a sensational five-wicket haul and became the first-ever Kiwi bowler to take a 5-fer for New Zealand in the World Cup. Matt Henry also made a notable contribution with three wickets, while Trent Boult an𒁃d Ravindra chipped꧟ in with crucial breakthroughs.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

– Player of the match award.
– Five wicket haul with ball.
– 36* from 17 balls with bat.
– 1 catch.

A day to remember for Mitchell Santner in his career – one of the finest performances in World Cup history.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

Mitchell Santner becomes the FIRST New Zealand spinner to take a five-wicket haul in men's World Cup.

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)

High🦂est Score while taking a 5-fer in a Wor🃏ld Cup match

51 – Shakib vs AFG (2019)
50 – Yuvraj vs IRE (2011)
40 – Kapil vs AUS (1983)
36 – Santner vs NED (2023)*

— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba)

MITCHELL SANTNER – THE FIRST KIWI SPINNER TO TAKE A FIFER IN THE WORLD CUP HISTORY….!!!!

Santner – the team man!

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)

In this ODI World Cup 2023:

•Most runs – New Zealand.
•Most runs scorer – Devon Conway (NZ).
•Highest wickettaker – Mitchell Santner (NZ).
•Best Runrate – New Zealand.

– New Zealand showing the their Domination in this World Cup…!!!

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)

Santner 5 Wickets🔥

— 𝙅𝘼𝙄 𝘽𝙄𝙇𝙇𝘼☮︎ (@selwaa__)

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This is deemed by the third umpire as being collected in front of the stumps! Cricket, get your house in order. How this sport remains so absurd when ಌit comes to technology is crazy.

— Jamie Alter 🇮🇳 (@alter_jamie)

New Zealand won by 99 runs.

Dominatingꦬ start by the Kiwis to their World Cup campaign. Th💦e Table Toppers of this edition! …

— CricLoverShanky (@CricLoverShanky)

CSK Bloods carrying World Cup..
Unreal iron in the blood of SuperKings!

Respect For Mitchell Santner🦁💛

— 🜲 (@balltamperrer)

He Can Bat
He Can Bowl
He Can Field
He Can Captaincy

Part time Cricketer, full time golfer

One of the g🐓reatest All-rounder༒ of this generation.

Mitchell Josef Santner 🖤💛

— ` (@rahulmsd_91)

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