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Williamson becomes the fastest batter to reach 32 Test centuries

Friday, 16-Feb-2024, 06:25 AM
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Amid the backdrop of New Zealand's dominant performance, Kane Williamson was in his best elements standing out with his 32nd Test century to become the fastest batter to snare this record. This series marked a tremendous return for Kane Williamson, displaying his brilliant class and composure to play decisive knocks.

Throughout the entire series, Williamson stroked three centuries, demonstrating his ability to absorb pressure and accelerate when needed, that is the kind of stature Williamson possesses.

Scoring 133 unbeaten on day four on Friday in New Zealand’s second Test against South Africa, where they recorded their historical win, beating the visitors for the first time in a Test series, Williamson had his seventh century in his last seven Tests, propelling the side to their seven-wicket victory

Williamson overtook Australian great Steve Smith to become the fastest batter to get to (32) Test hundreds. Williamson has scored his (32) Test centuries from (172) innings against Steve Smith, having got it in (174) innings. The other legends behind Williamson are Ricky Ponting (176) innings and Sachin Tendulkar (179) innings. 

 

 

 

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