Last Updated: February 27, 2023, 09:37 IST
Kane Williamson turns into highest run-getter for New Zealand in Tests (AP Photo)
Kane Williamson edged previous former batter Ross Taylor, who retired with 7,683 runs to his credit score, to attain this feat
Kane Williamson on Monday grew to become the very best run-scorer for New Zealand in Test cricket. He edged previous former batter Ross Taylor, who retired with 7,683 runs to his credit score, to attain this feat. Stephen Fleming, additionally a former Black Caps captain, sits third on 7,172 runs.
Williamson raised his bat fleetingly to acknowledge an ovation from the Wellington crowd after reaching 29 not out on day 4 of the second Test in opposition to England on the Basin Reserve.
New Zealand began Monday trailing by 24 runs, having been pressured to observe on after England declared their first innings at 435. The former Black Caps skipper reached the milestone in his 92nd Test and 161st innings – significantly faster than Taylor’s 112 Tests and 196 visits to the crease.
It will come as a reduction for the technically proficient right-hander, who began the two-match England collection needing solely 39 runs to clinch the document.
Williamson totalled solely 10 runs by way of his first three innings, forming a part of a New Zealand high order that struggled in opposition to the English seam assault. He sits thirty eighth on the all-time Test leaderboard, which is topped by Indian nice Sachin Tendulkar with 15,921 runs.
Meanwhile, Ross Taylor took to his social media account to congratulate his teammate.
“Congratulations, Kane. This achievement is a testament to your hard totaled dedication to Test Cricket, of which I was privy to for a number of years,” Taylor posted on Twitter.
Hosts New Zealand had resumed their second innings on Monday’s fourth day trailing by 24 runs at 202-3, however turned it into a considerable benefit by reaching tea at 423-5.
Williamson, on 113, placed on an unbroken 126 for the sixth wicket with Tom Blundell, 62 not out.
After England declared their first innings at 435-8 they scuttled New Zealand for 209 and enforced the follow-on.
(With AFP Inputs)
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