New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson has achieved a remarkable feat by scoring his 29th Test century, equaling the legendary Sir Donald Bradman and India’s Virat Kohli. This milestone puts Williamson in a select group of batsmen who have scored 29 or more centuries in Test cricket.
Williamson’s century came on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on November 29, 2023. He scored a patient and composed 104 runs off 205 balls, helping New Zealand to a respectable total of 317 in the first innings.
This was Williamson’s fourth consecutive Test century, a feat that only a handful of batsmen have achieved. It is a testament to his incredible consistency and ability to score runs at the highest level.
Williamson’s Remarkable Career
Williamson is one of the most respected batsmen in the world. He is known for his elegant technique, strong mental game, and ability to score runs in all conditions.
He has captained New Zealand to numerous victories, He is also the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in Test cricket.
Facts about Kane Williamson’s Test century record:
- He is one of the fastest players to reach 29 Test centuries, doing so in just 95 matches.
- He has an average of 55.22 in Test cricket, which is among the highest of all active players.
- He has scored over 8,228 runs in Test cricket.
- With this 100, Williamson became the first New Zealand batter to make 100’s in four consecutive Tests.
- Williamson had struck 132 against England in Wellington earlier in the year, and in consecutive tests in Christchurch and Wellington, he added 121* and 215 against Sri Lanka.
- Williamson equaled the records of Matthew Hayden, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and a few others with this century.
- Bradman holds the record, having scored hundreds in six straight Test matches between 1937 and 1938.
#NewZealand batter #KaneWilliamson equalled Indian batter #ViratKohli's Test century tally after he slammed his 29th test hundred playing against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.#NZvsBAN
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Comparison with Bradman and Kohli
Sir Don Bradman and Kohli are two of the greatest batsmen of all time. Bradman is widely regarded as the greatest batsman who ever played the game, while Kohli is one of the most prolific run-scorers of the modern era.
Williamson is not yet at the same level as Bradman or Kohli, but he is certainly one of the best batsmen of his generation. He has the potential to go on and score many more centuries and break records in the years to come.
Conclusion
Kane Williamson’s 29th Test century is a remarkable achievement. He is a truly special batsman who is well on his way to becoming one of the greatest of all time.
Williamson is a true cricketing legend and a role model for aspiring batsmen all over the world. He is sure to continue to score runs and break records for many years to come.
#KaneWilliamson equals #ViratKohli with his 29th Test tonhttps://t.co/QqXzfWULU7
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