NZ vs SA (Monitor): Mitchell Santner’s Fielding Brilliance Runs Jason Smith in the Second ODI | Pakistan Tri Series 2025

Mitchell Santnerfamous for his agility and keen fielding skills, once again proves why he is considered one of the best in the business. A glimpse of his brilliance was Pakistan Tri Series 2025his lightning loose reflections and accurate throws came: Jason Smiththe tide is turned courtesy of New Zealand.

Mitchell Santner’s Lightning Reflection Seals Jason Smith’s Destiny

The magical moment came to the final ball on the 25th, Michael Braiswell. Smith, who scored a steady 41, attempted a dangerous single after stabbing the ball to the left of the cover. Santner gets slightly out of balance while collecting the ball, and is released quickly, delivering pinpoint throws to the wicketkeeper Tom Latham.

Despite Smith’s desperate diving, the TV referee confirmed the runout after checking whether Latham had collected the ball cleanly before breaking the stump. The decision puts South Africa in 162/3, halting the promising 93-run partnership between Smith and the debutant tanto. Matthew Brethske.

Here’s the video:

Sensational fielding! 🫨

Skipper Santner removed Jason Smith from the set with this amazing throw! 👏#TrinationSeriesOnFancode pic.twitter.com/3v0tvtczrn

– Fancode (@fancode) February 10, 2025

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Matthew Breitzke’s dream debut power brings South Africa to a decent sum

South Africa recorded a competitive total of 304/6 in the 50 overs, thanks to debutant Breetzke’s sensational 150. The young batter showed off an incredible calm and aggression, pinning the innings with elegant stroke plays combined with powerful blows.

Breetzke’s century was out of the 128 ball, but he shifted gears in the latter stage of the innings, shattering 11 Fours and five sixes, finishing with 150 deliveries. His partnership Wiaan Mulder (64) was particularly damaging for New Zealand as the duo added 131 runs to the fourth wicket. South Africa took advantage of the platform and set a challenging target by scoring 108 runs in the final 10 overs.

While South Africa controlled the bats, the efforts of New Zealand Fielding left them in the game. Santner’s Smith’s devastation was a turning point, breaking key partnerships and preventing South Africa from accelerating early in the innings.

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