Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson Joins Virat Kohli In Exclusive List, Becomes First NZ Batter To Register Mammoth Record
Kane Williamson has further stamped his authority with a brilliant hundred against South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Kane Williamson has continued to shatter records. Once again, the former New Zealand captain has proved his mettle in big matches, with another hundred in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Kane Williamson Registers Mammoth Record Against South Africa
During the Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa, Williamson has entered an exclusive list. The 34-year-old has now completed 19000 international runs and he became the first player from his country to register this mammoth record. Williamson also happens to be the 4th fastest batter after Virat Kohli , Sachin Tendulkar (432 innings) and Brian Lara (433 innings). The New Zealand stalwart took 440 innings to record this feat. He also ranks 16th in the ODI run scoring list and is the only player from New Zealand to get past the 19000 runs barrier.
New Zealand Emerged Favourites For Champions Trophy
Williamson scored a brilliant 81 against India in the last match and has backed up his performance with a stupendous century against the Proteas. New Zealand have posted a whopping 362 runs on the board and the onus will be on Temba Bavuma and Co. to bank on their batting lineup. The Kiwis have been tipped as one of the favourites for the Champions Trophy title and they are just two steps away from lifting their second major ICC white ball title.
Should New Zealand get past South Africa, they will face India who earlier defeated Australia to secure a place in the final. The Kiwis lost to the Men In Blue in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal and they will be determined to avenge their defeat. Williamson also became the New Zealand's highest scorer in Champions Trophy as he got past Stepphen Fleming in this list.
Published By : Anirban Sarkar
Published On: 5 March 2025 at 18:01 IST