NEW DELHI: New Zealand star Kane Williamson on Saturday made historical past, changing into the primary batter from the nation to cross the 9,000-run mark in Check cricket.
Williamson bought to the milestone on Day three of the primary New Zealand vs England at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
The previous captain, who was coming back from a groin damage that sidelined him in the course of the India sequence, reached the landmark in New Zealand’s second innings the place he went on to attain 61.
The 34-year-old Williamson bought the the 9000-run feat in simply 103 Exams, making him the joint third-fastest alongside legends Kumar Sangakkara and Younis Khan.
Australia’s Steve Smith stays the quickest to the landmark, reaching 9000 Check runs in 99 Exams. West Indian’s legend Brian Lara did it in 101 matches.
Ross Taylor (7,683) stays second on the checklist of most run-getters for New Zealand in Exams. Stephen Fleming sits third on the spot with 7,172 runs.
Within the second innings, Williamson contributed a stable 61 runs, forming very important partnerships with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell earlier than being dismissed by Chris Woakes.
Earlier, he scored a superb 93 within the first innings, guiding New Zealand to 348 runs. Glenn Phillips added an unbeaten 58, whereas England’s bowlers Brydon Carse and Shoaib Bashir claimed 4 wickets every within the first innings.
England responded strongly, powered by Harry Brook’s beautiful 171, Ben Stokes’ 80, and Ollie Pope’s 77, amassing 499 runs for a commanding 151-run lead.
New Zealand ended Day three at struggling at 155 for with a 4-run lead.
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