Kane Williamson

He's now NZ's most prolific test batter - but how staggering could his record be if he had played for England?

In 2007, Williamson was horrified to be the victim of a hoax on a blog. When he registered his 26th test century, there was a raise of the bat and the helmet to his team-mates in the pavilion, then back to the day job. [Black Caps open door for England on day four of second test at Basin Reserve](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300817614/black-caps-open-door-for-england-on-day-four-of-second-test-at-basin-reserve?rm=a) [Recap: Black Caps vs England - second test day four in Wellington](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/300816872/recap-black-caps-vs-england--second-test-day-four-in-wellington?rm=a) The Black Caps became World Test Champions in 2021, but they’ve never been a drawcard for a heftier presence in the format. Of the current side, opener Tom Latham is the closest to Williamson, but the left-hander has just climbed past the 5000-run mark and has played 72 tests and is only two years younger than the new record-setter, who – if an absence of further injury allows and motivation remains – is capable of playing for another three or four years at a minimum. [the most prolific run-scorer in New Zealand’s test cricket history](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300817080/kane-williamson-becomes-new-zealands-top-runscorer-in-test-cricket). [Black Caps vs England: Kane Williamson holds key as hosts spy glimmer of hope](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/300816801/black-caps-vs-england-kane-williamson-holds-key-as-hosts-spy-glimmer-of-hope?rm=a) The King of NZ Test Runs will now keep his crown for a decade at a bare minimum. He made 132 of them in New Zealand’s second innings as the home side’s lower order spoiled much of his toil by losing their last four wickets for five runs, leaving England 258 for victory and a 2-0 series triumph. [scoring runs](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/300817327/by-the-numbers-kane-williamsons-remarkable-black-caps-test-cricket-career). [Stuff’s story on the looming landmark](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300816602/kane-williamson-within-reach-of-test-batting-record-as-black-caps-fight-back) or were at the Basin Reserve to be informed by the ground announcer, Williamson’s sweetly-clipped on-drive from Jimmy Anderson rolling to the boundary in the opening over of day four would have gone almost unnoticed.

His second inning at Wellington's Basin Reserve saw him overtake Ross Taylor as New Zealand's leading Test run scorer. Newstalk ZB's cricket guru Andrew ...

Ross Taylor raises a toast to his long-time team-mate after the former skipper passes his mark as NZ's most prolific test batter.

Here’s to many more,” with a red wine emoji. Taylor congratulated his long-time team-mate via Twitter, writing: “Congratulations Kane for becoming NZ’s highest Test run-scorer. Congratulations Kane for becoming NZ’s highest Test run-scorer.

The NZ talisman moved past former teammate Ross Taylor early on day four of the second test.

The 32-year-old is defying England's chase for a 2-0 series victory with a masterful century in Wellington.

Here’s to many more," Taylor said. This achievement is a testament to your hard work and dedication to Test Cricket, of which I was privy to for a number of years. By the end of his innings, Williamson had moved to 7787 runs from his 92 Tests at an average of 53.33.

The Black Caps were 99 ahead at lunch on day four, having reached 325 for five.

But his aggression got the better of him soon after, hacking Broad off the toe-end and allowing Joe Root enough time to backtrack from slip and settle under the catch. The Somerset man looked like he had found the answer when he spun one sweetly past Williamson’s outside edge on 45 and Ben Foakes swooped to splatter the stumps. He received a fitting ovation for his efforts, but with the match and series at stake there was plenty still to do.

Kane Williamson re-affirmed his status as the best batter New Zealand has ever produced when he overtook long-time teammate Ross Taylor to become the Kiwis' ...

Congratulations Kane for becoming NZ’s highest Test run-scorer. With Williamson overtaking Taylor to become New Zealand's leading run-scorer in Tests, it now means the 32-year-old has by far the best record of any Kiwi batter in the history of the men's game. Kane Williamson re-affirmed his status as the best batter New Zealand has ever produced when he overtook long-time teammate Ross Taylor to become the Kiwis' leading Test run-scorer of all-time.

At tea on the fourth day at Basin Reserve, Williamson's expertly measured 113 not out had put the Black Caps 197 ahead.

Kane Williamson scored an inspiring century and topped New Zealand's runs list on day four of the second test against England, giving the hosts a lead of ...

Congratulations Kane for becoming NZ’s highest Test run-scorer. On the fourth ball of the morning, Williamson hit paceman James Anderson through midwicket for four to eclipse Ross Taylor's mark of 7,683 runs and become the country's most prolific test batsman. Kane Williamson scored an inspiring century and topped New Zealand's runs list on day four of the second test against England, giving the hosts a lead of 197 runs and some hope of pulling off an unlikely win.

The 32-year-old is defying England's chase for a 2-0 series victory with a masterful century in Wellington.

Here’s to many more," Taylor said. This achievement is a testament to your hard work and dedication to Test Cricket, of which I was privy to for a number of years. By the end of his innings, Williamson had moved to 7787 runs from his 92 Tests at an average of 53.33.

Cricket News: Kane Williamson on Monday surpassed Ross Taylor to become New Zealand's leading run-scorer in Tests. Williamson achieved the feat during Day 4 ...

[Sachin Tendulkar](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/sachin-tendulkar) [Stephen Fleming](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/stephen-fleming) This achievement is a testament to your hard work and dedication to Test Cricket, of which I was privy to for a number of years. [Ross Taylor](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/ross-taylor) [Day 4 of the second Test match](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-vs-england-2nd-test-live-cricket-score-updates-nz-vs-eng/liveblog/98194941.cms) [Kane Williamson](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-in-india/absence-of-kane-williamson-opportunity-to-try-out-new-formations-daryl-mitchell/articleshow/97253226.cms)

Ross Taylor heaped praise on Kane Williamson for surpassing him to become New Zealand's highest run-scorer in Tests. Williamson achieved the feat in the 2nd ...

Williamson stayed on for more than two hours on Day 3, taking New Zealand to 202/3 with a slender lead of 24 runs at stumps. Ross Taylor heaped praise on Kane Williamson for surpassing him to become New Zealand's highest run-scorer in Tests. At lunch, New Zealand reached 325/5 with a lead of 99 runs against England.

Black Caps run machine became his country's greatest test runscorer on Monday, the latest in a long list of notable milestones.

For his, and New Zealand’s, peace of mind it was a very timely return to form as his career average moved up to 53.33. Williamson’s test average since he stepped away as captain and handed over to Tim Southee. His career average against the old foes is now 36.85, the lowest of any of the Black Caps’ test rivals. On the world list, Williamson moved clear of David Warner and Inzamam-ul Haq’s tallies, and level with West Indies great Garry Sobers. When Williamson crashed Stuart Broad to the picket fence just before tea on day four, the Basin Reserve crowd stood and roared for his 26th test century. Taylor’s test runscoring record had stood since his final test against Bangladesh in January 2022.

Kane Williamson became New Zealands highest run-scorer in Test cricket as he top-scored with 132 in their second innings at Basin Reserve; Jack Leach took ...

We want to entertain the crowd." I found it tough at times, bowling long spells on these wickets. I got a few at the end, but it was tough out there We are going to be positive and take the game on. Williamson's dismissal for 132 at the hands of Harry Brook's part-time medium pace precipitated a collapse which saw the hosts all out for 483 on the back of Jack Leach's 5-157 though, with England set to start the final day on 48-1 in pursuit of their victory target. Ollie Robinson made the breakthrough for England in the eighth over of day four after New Zealand resumed on 202-3, with Henry Nicholls departing for 29 after edging the seamer to Harry Brook in the slips soon after Williamson had become his country's highest run-scorer in Test cricket.

At tea on the fourth day at Basin Reserve, Williamson's expertly measured 113 not out had put the Black Caps 197 ahead.

The best chance came when Blundell turned Robinson off his pads, but Anderson could not hang on to a low fingertip catch at square leg. He received a fittingly rousing ovation for his efforts, but having started the day 24 behind on 202 for three, there was plenty still to do. For New Zealand it was a day to celebrate Williamson, back to his brilliant best having scored just 10 runs in his previous three knocks of the series.

Kane Williamson became New Zealands highest run-scorer in Test cricket as he top-scored with 132 in their second innings at Basin Reserve; Jack Leach took ...

We want to entertain the crowd." I found it tough at times, bowling long spells on these wickets. I got a few at the end, but it was tough out there We are going to be positive and take the game on. Williamson's dismissal for 132 at the hands of Harry Brook's part-time medium pace precipitated a collapse which saw the hosts all out for 483 on the back of Jack Leach's 5-157 though, with England set to start the final day on 48-1 in pursuit of their victory target. Ollie Robinson made the breakthrough for England in the eighth over of day four after New Zealand resumed on 202-3, with Henry Nicholls departing for 29 after edging the seamer to Harry Brook in the slips soon after Williamson had become his country's highest run-scorer in Test cricket.

Williamson has gone past Ross Taylor to become the all-time highest run-getter for New Zealand in Test cricket.

[New Zealand player](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=1;id=5;type=host). His nine [150-plus scores](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=innings;runsmin1=150;runsval1=runs;team=5;template=results;type=batting)and 59 [fifty-plus scores](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_fifties_career.html?class=1;id=5;type=team)in the format are also the highest for New Zealand. It is also the [fifth-highest](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;orderby=batting_average;qualmin1=3000;qualval1=runs;template=results;type=batting)average for any player with a minimum of 3000 runs at home. [20-plus centuries](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_hundreds_career.html?class=1;id=5;type=team). He is the only New Zealand player to score hundreds against nine nations in Test cricket and one of the 13 players overall. Like Williamson, Kumar Sangakkara tops all those lists for Sri Lanka in Test cricket. He surpassed Taylor's 3905 runs during his century against England [in Wellington](https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/england-tour-of-new-zealand-2022-23-1322349/new-zealand-vs-england-2nd-test-1322356/full-scorecard). He is now the leading run-getter [for New Zealand](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=1;id=5;type=team)in Tests, surpassing Ross Taylor's 7683. [Kane Williamson](https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/kane-williamson-277906)in Test cricket. Williamson has five [double centuries](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=innings;runsmin1=200;runsval1=runs;team=5;template=results;type=batting)to his name in Test cricket, the most by a New Zealander. [highest](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;home_or_away=1;orderby=batting_average;qualmin1=1000;qualval1=runs;team=5;template=results;type=batting)for any New Zealand batter with a minimum of 1000 runs. [minimum 20 appearances](https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/index.html?class=1;filter=advanced;orderby=batting_average;qualmin1=20;qualval1=matches;team=5;template=results;type=batting)).

Kane Williamson scored another special century and formed another tenacious stand at the Basin Reserve, but those efforts will likely end as footnotes in ...

After the hosts had advanced, effectively, to 0-4, Daryl Mitchell swept his way to a fast start. Only three sides in 150 years of test cricket have claimed victory after being made to follow on. But England will be far from overawed about the task awaiting them. As it turned out, they were saving all the setbacks for an unsightly half-hour after tea. That period saw the England openers blaze a few unconvincing boundaries and, after surviving a run-out chance, saw Zak Crawley bowled out by Tim Southee. But Ben Duckett and nightwatchman Ollie Robinson survived to stumps, leaving the match in the balance but weighted in one direction.

The Black Caps were 99 ahead at lunch on day four, having reached 325 for five.

He received a fitting ovation for his efforts, but with the match and series at stake there was plenty still to do. The Black Caps were 99 ahead at lunch on day four, having reached 325 for five in their follow on. Once that was cleared, Daryl Mitchell set about building New Zealand’s lead as he took the driving seat from Williamson, scoring 41 of their first 50 runs together.

Absorb cricketing immortality while you can, Black Caps fans. Kane Williamson presented another batting masterclass at the Basin Reserve on the fourth day of ...

The former skipper's 26th test century was undermined by a lower-order collapse to set the tourists a target.

At tea on the fourth day at Basin Reserve, Williamson's expertly measured 113 not out had put the Black Caps 197 ahead.

The best chance came when Blundell turned Robinson off his pads, but Anderson could not hang on to a low fingertip catch at square leg. He received a fittingly rousing ovation for his efforts, but having started the day 24 behind on 202 for three, there was plenty still to do. For New Zealand it was a day to celebrate Williamson, back to his brilliant best having scored just 10 runs in his previous three knocks of the series.

He hopes to cap off the milestone with a series-squaring victory in the second Test.

A noise was picked up as the ball passed the face of the bat, leading to an overturned decision. Even as he shook his head contemplating the dismissal in his post-match press conference, he was able to see the funny side. "He was on point. Not just because it was the start of a collapse of five for 28 from a commanding position of 455 for 5, but that the bowler who dismissed him was not a bowler at all. He went on to register his 29th Test century, allowing the Blackcaps to turn the tables on England in their follow-on innings. "It's exciting going in to day five.

History made, class evident, underpinned by a defiance cloaked by a Boy Next Door visage. This is Kane Williamson.

"New Zealand cricket is very lucky he's still playing and to offer another level of leadership," McCullum said during his first briefing a couple of weeks ago in Hamilton. Even being around the Mount for the 10 days in and around that first Test was to get a snapshot of why he is how he is. Should New Zealand pull off just the fourth victory for a team asked to follow on, it will elevate this day and Williamson's part in it further. Is there a better man for the job? Williamson already had the most Test centuries, led the team to their greatest ever success and, now, stands astride at the top as the leading run-scorer in the format. That he is here on the opposing balcony adds a little extra on Williamson's accomplishment. There is still much to do for New Zealand, and Williamson's part in all this, beyond whatever match-turning nuggets he can pass on to his successor Tim Southee, is basically done. "New Zealand cricket is very lucky he [Williamson] is still playing and to offer another level of leadership. The dead-batting of anything remotely threatening he had to play was arguably worse. He was integral in partnerships of 55, 75 and 158 with Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell, respectively, frustrating bowlers and fielders to no end in attack and defence. With a bit of gardening and a re-marking of his guard. More attention was paid to Trent Boult, the Bay of Plenty resident in absentia.