AUS VS NZ: Kane Williamson’s legend continues to grow. After hitting a century in the first innings and another in the second, the captain of New Zealand became the fifth hitter in the history of the team to achieve two hundreds in a Test match on Tuesday. With 109 off 132 balls, 12 fours, and a six to boost the total to 179/4 and a commanding 528 against South Africa at stumps on Day 3, Williamson led New Zealand’s second innings from the front.
With his 118-run first-inning performance, Williamson—who is currently the world’s best Test batter—joined the ranks of great players like Glen Turner, Geoff Howarth, Andrew Jones, and Peter Fulton. Williamson’s century makes up for some absurd figures, bringing his total to six tonnes in the previous six Test matches. In addition, he now ties former Australia captain Steve Smith for being the second-fastest person to reach 31 Test tonnes. Sachin Tendulkar is the only one who is faster, taking 165 innings to reach his 31st Test century.
“I believe it’s only the fifth occasion in New Zealand history that a player has amassed two centuries in a single game,” stated Gary Stead, the head coach of New Zealand. Thus, it’s quite unique to be involved in. He simply continues hitting home runs and has been an amazing player for us.”
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The fact that Williamson’s past 10 Test innings currently stand at132,1, 121*,215,104,11,13,11,118, and 109 is a good indicator of how dominant he is. Additionally, he has turned ten of his previous eleven fifty-fives into centuries. Williamson now climbs to fourth place among current cricket players on the list of the all-time top century makers in international cricket. Williamson and Smith both have 44, trailing Joe Root and Rohit Sharma’s 46, David Warner’s 49, and Virat Kohli’s 80.
This time, Williamson moved somewhat more quickly. He scored a century in 241 balls on the first day, then he did it again today in an incredible 125 balls. Williamson’s innings ended when he was stumped by Clyde Fortuin off Neil Brand while looking for rapid runs. This was only the third time in Williamson’s 97 Test matches that he had been removed in this fashion. New Zealand piled on runs, choosing not to enforce the follow-on.
Ian Bishop, who posted on X, put up Williamson’s scorching form eloquently. “Batsman Kane Williamson from birth. Test century number thirty-one.”
New Zealand Test squad: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell (wicket-keeper), Devon Conway (wicket-keeper), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicket-keeper), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke (second Test only), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young
South Africa Test squad: Neil Brand (captain), David Bedingham (wicket-keeper), Ruan de Swardt (wicket-keeper), Clyde Fortuin (wicket-keeper), Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Keegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo
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