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New Zealand's Mitchell Santner prevents six in superb fashion

Have YOU seen a better piece of fielding?

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Watch this brilliant fielding from New Zealand's Mitchell Santner during the fifth and final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Mitchell Santner, take a bow!

The New Zealand all-rounder pulled off a stunning piece fielding on the boundary on day five of the first Test against Sri Lanka to deny Suranga Lakmal what looked like a certain six.

Santner somehow flicked the ball back onto the field of play as he tumbled over the rope, so, have you seen a better piece of fielding? Watch the video above and make your call.

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Santner's magnificent fielding capped a great day for the Black Caps, as they wrapped up a 122-run victory over Sri Lanka to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

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Watch the second Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, in Hamilton, from 9.30pm, Thursday, Sky Sports 3.

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