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Kane WIlliamson Equals Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting And Virender Sehwag In Elite List
Star New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson slammed a brilliant double century to put the Kiwis on top in the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. After playing a match-winning knock of 121 in the first Test, Williamson continued his brilliant run of form by scoring 215 off 296 deliveries and in the process, he took his tally of double centuries in Test cricket to six. As a result, he is currently tied in fifth spot in all-time double centurions list along with legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Ricky Ponting. Sir Donald Bradman tops the list with 12 double centuries in Tests while former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara is second with 11.
Bracewell joins IPL side Bangalore, Ravindra brought into NZ squad
Michael Bracewell will miss New Zealand's one-day international series against Sri Lanka, the country's cricket board (NZC) said on Saturday, after he was signed by Indian Premier League (IPL) team Royal Challengers Bangalore to replace Will Jacks.
Kane Williamson, Henry Nicholls Double Tons Put New Zealand On Top In Second Test vs Sri Lanka
Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand's dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday. The Black Caps declared their first innings at an imposing 580-4 before reducing Sri Lanka to 26-2 at stumps on day two, leaving the tourists with a very slim prospect of squaring the two-match series. The in-form Williamson scored 215 and Nicholls posted a career-best 200 not out, with the pair's third-wicket stand of 363 virtually batting Sri Lanka out of the contest.
Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as NZ punish Sri Lanka
Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls both scored double centuries and shared a partnership of 363 as New Zealand flayed Sri Lanka's bowling to rack up an imposing 580 for four declared on the second day of the second test on Saturday.
Double tons for Williamson, Nicholls as New Zealand strangle Sri Lanka in second Test
New Zealand declared their first innings at 580-4 late on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday.
India Or Australia - Who'll Win World Test Championship Final? Ex England Captain's Bold Take
Former England captain Paul Collingwood, who is currently playing in Legends League Cricket league in Doha, said that India have a very strong side and the team can easily "dominate" Australia in ICC World Test Championship final in June. India secured their place in the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval after a thrilling last-ball win by New Zealand ended Sri Lanka's push for a top-two finish. India lost the inaugural World Test Championship final to New Zealand in 2021, as Kane Williamson's side chased down the target of 139 in Southampton. The WTC final will be played from June 7. Collingwood said that India have a very good chance this time in the WTC final.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Day 2 Live Updates: Kane Williamson Double Ton, Henry Nicholls Century Boost Hosts
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Updates: Kane Williamson scored a double ton to put New Zealand in command against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Wellington on Saturday. Courtesy, Williamson's 215 and Henry Nicholls' ton the hosts are cruising towards a huge total. The duo put up a mammoth 363-run stand. Sri Lanka bowled with more control than the first day, which was shortened by rain and bad light, and blighted by strong winds. But they rarely looked threatening. (LIVE SCORECARD)