Mitchell Santner defies the laws of physics as he takes a jaw dropping catch - WATCH

In the game of cricket, one of the most vital aspects based on which matches are won and lost is catches. The popular phrase- catches win matches- gained relevance after observations on this account were made. Thus, as this is a facet that can change the game over its head, players tend to throw themselves, whenever they see the rounded airborne object on the field. Teams dedicate special training sessions to catching practice so that no chance goes begging in the match. By virtue of the practice, international cricket has evolved and seemingly soared to a level where now fielders figure out a way to get hold of even the most daunting of catches. One of the sorts was witnessed in Dubai recently courtesy of Mitchell Santner.  

3 things you need to know

• New Zealand and UAE are playing bilateral series
• Mitchell Santner took an unbelievable catch off his bowling
• New Zealand beat UAE in the 1st T20 by 18 runs

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UAE hosts New Zeland in 3-match T20 series

As each team is gearing up for the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023, every board is facilitating match practice for its squad. Along similar lines, New Zealand is playing UAE in a bilateral series. On Thursday, August 17, the two teams squared off in the first T20I of the 3-match series. Batting first New Zealand made a par score of 155 runs. In reply, UAE was in the game for a bit but a spectacular effort from Mitchell Santner did not let the Middle East nation smell any possibilities of a win.  

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Mitchell Santner takes a stunner in 1st T20

After losing two quick wickets, UAE's Aryansh Sharma was firing on all cylinders and was supported by Asif Khan. The two were going at 9 in an over, and the partnership was threatening to take the game away from the Kiwis. A breakthrough was required and Mitchell Santner came to the fore to provide just that. He bowled a quicker one to Asif Khan in the 7th over, which pitched at the boundary of the short and good length zone. The ball hurried onto the batsman and went slightly uppish. It was bound to land safe but Santner flew to his right to get a scalp out of the ordinary. Here's the incredible take on the Blackcaps all-rounder. 

Following the wicket, a collapse ensued, and as a result, New Zealand won the match by 19 runs. Tim Southee, who took a 5-fer was adjudged the man of the match. The second T20 between New Zealand and UAE will take place on Saturday, August 19, 2023.