Kane Williamson Achieves Milestone: Equals Don Bradman's Home Tally With Back-To-Back Centuries In 1st Test Against South Africa
Kane Williamson is undeniably in outstanding form in Test cricket. The New Zealand batter is currently enjoying a remarkable streak, achieving consecutive centuries in the first Test against South Africa at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
During the first innings, Williamson recorded a score of 109 runs from 132 balls, showcasing his prowess with 12 fours and a six. Demonstrating remarkable consistency, the seasoned batsman secured yet another century on Day 3 of the Test match, accumulating 118 runs from 289 deliveries, featuring 16 fours. Thanks to his impressive performance, the Black Caps now enjoy a substantial lead of 528 runs in their second innings with seven wickets still intact.
Kane Williamson continues his milestone spree
Williamson has added several milestones to his name with his 31st Test century. The right-handed batter secured his 18th Test hundred, placing him in a shared sixth position for the most centuries in Test cricket at home.
The legendary Sir Don Bradman and former England captain Joe Root also boast 18 Test centuries on home soil. Meanwhile, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting lead the chart with 23 centuries each. Across 46 home Tests, Williamson has accumulated 4487 runs at an impressive average of 69.03.
Williamson has now equaled the second-fastest record to reach 31 Test centuries, sharing the spot with Australia's Steve Smith. The record-holder remains Sachin Tendulkar, achieving this feat in his 165th innings.
Furthermore, Williamson joins an esteemed group of New Zealand batters who have managed to score two centuries in a single match, including Glenn Turner, Geoff Howarth, Andrew Jones, and Peter Fulton.
Williamson boasts an impressive conversion rate, successfully turning 10 out of his last 11 fifty-plus scores in Tests into centuries. Additionally, he has now secured the record for the most Test hundreds (3) at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
During the first innings, Williamson recorded a score of 109 runs from 132 balls, showcasing his prowess with 12 fours and a six. Demonstrating remarkable consistency, the seasoned batsman secured yet another century on Day 3 of the Test match, accumulating 118 runs from 289 deliveries, featuring 16 fours. Thanks to his impressive performance, the Black Caps now enjoy a substantial lead of 528 runs in their second innings with seven wickets still intact.
Kane Williamson continues his milestone spree
Williamson has added several milestones to his name with his 31st Test century. The right-handed batter secured his 18th Test hundred, placing him in a shared sixth position for the most centuries in Test cricket at home.
The legendary Sir Don Bradman and former England captain Joe Root also boast 18 Test centuries on home soil. Meanwhile, Mahela Jayawardene, Jacques Kallis, and Ricky Ponting lead the chart with 23 centuries each. Across 46 home Tests, Williamson has accumulated 4487 runs at an impressive average of 69.03.
Williamson has now equaled the second-fastest record to reach 31 Test centuries, sharing the spot with Australia's Steve Smith. The record-holder remains Sachin Tendulkar, achieving this feat in his 165th innings.
Furthermore, Williamson joins an esteemed group of New Zealand batters who have managed to score two centuries in a single match, including Glenn Turner, Geoff Howarth, Andrew Jones, and Peter Fulton.
Williamson boasts an impressive conversion rate, successfully turning 10 out of his last 11 fifty-plus scores in Tests into centuries. Additionally, he has now secured the record for the most Test hundreds (3) at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
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