In a remarkable achievement, New Zealand’s star batter Kane Williamson has officially surpassed Ross Taylor to become the highest run-scorer for his country in international cricket.
Record-Breaking Performance Against Sri Lanka
During the ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka, Williamson showcased his exceptional skills by scoring a half-century in the first innings and adding 30 runs in the second. His performance in the second innings allowed him to eclipse Taylor’s previous record of 18,199 runs, finishing with a total of 18,213 runs in international cricket.
Williamson, who was 72 runs shy of the record prior to this match, has now accumulated his runs over 359 matches with an impressive average of 48.18. The 34-year-old debuted for New Zealand in 2010 against India and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the team across formats.
Williamson’s Career Statistics
Kane Williamson’s record includes:
- Test Matches: 8,828 runs in 101 matches
- One Day Internationals (ODIs): 6,810 runs
- Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is): 2,575 runs in 93 matches
Match Overview
In the current Test, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first, posting a total of 305 runs, with Kamindu Mendis contributing a solid 114 runs. Kusal Mendis added 50 runs to the total. New Zealand responded with 340 runs, led by Tom Latham’s 70 and Williamson’s 55. The Kiwi bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to 309, with Ajaz Patel taking six wickets. New Zealand is currently chasing a target of 275 runs to win the match.
Williamson’s latest feat not only highlights his individual talent but also solidifies his legacy as one of New Zealand’s greatest cricketers.
