Kane Williamson etched his title in New Zealand cricket historical past by changing into the highest run- scorer for the nation within the 50-over World Cup.
In the NZ vs PAK conflict on Saturday, November 4, Kane Williamson etched his title in New Zealand cricket historical past by changing into the highest run- scorer for the nation within the 50-over World Cup. This outstanding achievement unfolded in the course of the recreation towards Pakistan led by Babar Azam on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Williamson’s feat surpassed the record held by former Black Caps’ captain, Stephen Fleming, who accrued 1075 runs from 33 matches within the event, sustaining a median of 35.83 and a strike-rate of 76.89. His outstanding journey featured two centuries and 5 half-centuries.
Furthermore, earlier in the identical day, Kane Williamson additionally turned the third New Zealand batsman to cross the 1000-run milestone within the World Cup, following within the footsteps of Fleming and Ross Taylor. In his 25 World Cup appearances, Williamson amassed a complete of 1084 runs at a stellar common of 63.76 and a formidable strike charge of 80.35, embellished with two centuries and 5 half-centuries.
Kane Williamson marked his return to the New Zealand enjoying XI after recovering from a thumb harm he sustained in a earlier match towards Shakib Al Hasan’s Bangladesh final month on the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He made his presence felt after Devon Conway’s wicket fell to the bowling of Hasan Ali. Williamson took cost of the innings and reached his half-century in 49 balls.
Despite being on track for a century, Williamson’s quest was halted when Iftikhar Ahmed claimed his wicket. In a daring try to achieve his hundred with a six, he superior down the monitor, however was unable to clear the long-on boundary. The catch was comfortably taken by Fakhar Zaman, and Williamson departed the crease after accumulating a formidable 95 runs from 79 balls, that includes 10 fours and two towering sixes.
