NZ vs ENG, 1st Test Day 3: Kane Williamson Makes History as First New Zealand Batsman to Reach 9000 Test Runs

New Zealand cricket team’s legendary batsman Kane Williamson has made history by becoming the first player from the Kiwi team to score 9000 runs in Test cricket. The 34-year-old achieved this remarkable feat in the 182nd innings of his 103rd match. After Williamson, former batsman Ross Taylor holds the record for scoring the most runs in Test cricket for New Zealand. Taylor played for the Kiwi team from 2007 to 2022, participating in 112 matches. During this time, he scored 7683 runs in 196 innings at an average of 44.66.

Williamson reached the 9000-run mark in his 182nd innings, making him the eighth player in the world to score 9000 runs at the fastest pace in Test cricket. To date, a total of 19 batsmen have crossed the 9000-run milestone in Test cricket, with Kane Williamson now included in this prestigious list.

Williamson Reaches Second Place in the Fab Four: Fastest to 9000 Test Runs

Kane Williamson has become the second-fastest player among the current Fab Four to score 9000 Test runs. Steve Smith holds the top spot, reaching 9000 runs in his 174th Test innings. Following Williamson, Joe Root achieved the milestone in his 196th innings, while Virat Kohli reached the figure in his 197th innings.

Williamson’s Consistency in Red-Ball Cricket

The 34-year-old former New Zealand Skipper has maintained remarkable consistency in the second half of his Test career. Since 2017, he has averaged over 50 in every calendar year, with an exceptional average exceeding 62 across 47 Tests during this period.

Williamson’s overall Test batting average is nearing 55, making him a standout performer among the Fab Four. He currently leads Joe Root (50.81) and Virat Kohli (48.13), while trailing only slightly behind Steve Smith (56.40).

9️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Test runs for Kane Williamson – the first from New Zealand to reach the milestone!

A magnificent achievement by a modern great 🌟 pic.twitter.com/pMxa9VXBfG

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) November 30, 2024

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Day 3 Scorecard Of NZ vs ENG 1st Test:

• New Zealand (49 overs): 348 & 155/6
• England: 499

Batter:

• Daryl Mitchell: 31 (99b, 6×4)

Bowler:

• Brydon Carse: 12-3-22-3

New Zealand lead by 4 runs at the end of Day 3.

Stumps on Day 3.

Another brilliant day for England as Harry Brook, Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse push us towards victory at Hagley Oval 👊 pic.twitter.com/bzjV7nKgWW

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 30, 2024

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Fastest Players to Reach 9000 Test Runs

Most Test Runs (Fab Four)