The 23-year-old has played just two Tests for his country but he has proved he is more than capable of handling himself at the top level.
The Kiwi all-rounder pulled off an incredible feat of athleticism in his side’s fifth day victory over Sri Lanka.
New Zealand had their opponents on the ropes at 9-268 chasing 405 to win on the final day when a Doug Bracewell delivery was knocked near out of the park by No.10 batsman Suranga Lakmal.
On another day, the shot would have been an easy six runs.
Fielding in the outfield, Santner shaped to catch the ball just over the boundary, before leaping into the air and taking it with two hands.
In a fraction of a second, the youngster managed to flick the leather back over the rope with his left hand before touching the ground.
