Kane Williamson 9000 Runs: First New Zealand Cricketer to Achieve Milestone in Test Cricket

Kane Williamson 9000 Runs: New Zealand's star cricketer Kane Williamson has achieved a historic milestone in Test cricket. During the ongoing Test match between New Zealand and England in Christchurch, Williamson became the first Kiwi player to score 9000 runs in Test cricket.

Kane Williamson Breaks Record in Christchurch

At 34 years old, Williamson reached this remarkable feat after playing 103 Test matches and 182 innings. Prior to this match, he had scored 8881 runs in 180 innings. In the first innings of the Christchurch Test, he scored 93 runs, and in the second innings, he added 26 more runs to cross the 9000-run mark. This made him the first New Zealand player to achieve this milestone.

Fastest to 9000 Runs in Test Cricket

Not only did Williamson become the first New Zealand cricketer to score 9000 Test runs, but he also surpassed some of the biggest names in international cricket. He became the third fastest player to reach 9000 Test runs, joining the ranks of legends like Kumar Sangakkara and Younis Khan, who also achieved this in 103 Test matches.

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In terms of the fastest to 9000 Test runs, Williamson left England's Joe Root (196 innings) and India's Virat Kohli (197 innings) behind. Australia's Steve Smith holds the record for the fastest to 9000 runs, reaching the milestone in 174 innings across 99 Tests.

Williamson's Remarkable Test Career

With 9000 runs, Williamson's name is now etched in the history of Test cricket as one of the game's greats. He has scored these runs at an impressive average of 54. He has also hit 32 centuries and 35 half-centuries in his Test career.

Williamson also holds the record for most runs by a New Zealand batsman in Test cricket, surpassing Ross Taylor, who scored 7683 runs in 112 Test matches.

Kane Williamson's Legacy in Test Cricket

Kane Williamson's achievement further cements his status as one of New Zealand's greatest batsmen. His consistency, skill, and composure under pressure have made him a vital player for New Zealand cricket. This historic achievement places him among the elite in world cricket.