World Cup 2023: 13 runs in 1 ball; New Zealand's Mitchell Santner pulls off the impossible

Scoring 13 runs in a single delivery may sound preposterous, but the unimaginable feat was achieved during a World Cup 2023 fixture between New Zealand and the Netherlands on Monday. Kiwi all-rounder Mitchell Santner pulled off the unthinkable at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

With one ball left in the New Zealand innings, Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede came up with a high full toss. Santner made full use of the loose delivery by dispatching it over the cover region for a maximum. Rubbing salt into the Netherlands' wound, the umpire adjudged it a no-ball, and as a result, New Zealand were awarded a free hit. With Santner still on strike, De Leede produced another low full toss, but there was no change in the outcome. The southpaw hit another big six over long-on to end New Zealand's innings on a high note.

New Zealand finished their innings with 322 runs on board, having lost seven wickets. The Tom Latham-led side registered a 99-run win against the Netherlands.

Santner remained not out, having played a breezy knock of 36 off 17 deliveries. During his stay in the crease, he smashed three boundaries and two sixes. Santner's brilliance did not stop with the bat; he later registered a terrific five-wicket haul. Completing his 10 overs, Santner conceded just 59 runs. The 31-year-old was rightfully named the Player of the Match for his spectacular all-round prowess.

Fast bowler Matt Henry also did a fine job with the ball, having scalped three wickets. Chasing a challenging target of 323, the Netherlands were bowled out for 223.

Opening batter Will Young emerged as New Zealand's highest scorer of the game with a fine knock of 70. Rachin Ravindra, on the other hand, supported Young with a vital half-century. Ravindra and Young put up a solid partnership of 77 to guide New Zealand to a defendable total.

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