Williamson becomes New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer
Kane Williamson called it "special" after surpassing Ross Taylor on Monday to become New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer.
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Kane Williamson Becomes New Zealand's Highest Test Run-Scorer, Goes Past This Former Batter
Kane Williamson called it "special" after surpassing Ross Taylor on Monday to become New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer. Williamson's century steered New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington. The 32-year-old former captain earned two standing ovations at the Basin Reserve during a superb innings which brought up his 26th Test century. He raised his bat fleetingly after reaching 29 not out early on Monday to pass Taylor's record of 7,683 runs.
Kane Williamson Century Sees New Zealand Set England 258 To Win 2nd Test
Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington. Former captain Williamson hit 132 and Tom Blundell was last man out for 90 as the hosts fought back after being asked to follow on. England were 48-1 in their second innings at stumps after opener Zak Crawley, on 24, was bowled by a delivery that nipped back from New Zealand captain Tim Southee.
Williamson scores ton as New Zealand stretch lead to 197 runs
:Kane Williamson scored an inspiring century and topped New Zealand's runs list on day four of the second test against England on Monday, giving the hosts a lead of 197 runs and some hope of pulling off an unlikely win.
Williamson surpasses Taylor as New Zealand's most prolific test batter
Kane Williamson became New Zealand's leading run-scorer in tests on Monday, eclipsing Ross Taylor on day four of the second test against England in Wellington.
NZ vs Eng, 2nd Test, Day 3: Tom Latham, Devon Conway Lead New Zealand Fightback To Frustrate England
New Zealand are contemplating the possibility of a rare Test win after following on, having dug in with the bat on Sunday to set up an absorbing last two days of the second Test against England. The Black Caps unearthed some much-needed tenacity to reach 202-3 in their second innings at stumps on day three in Wellington, closing within 24 runs of the tourists. Their gritty response after being asked to follow on was founded on half-centuries by openers Tom Latham and Devon Conway.
Legends League Cricket: India Capitals emerge champions after Ross Taylor, Mitchell Johnson fireworks
Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor sizzled with a fiery 41-ball 82. He slammed eights sixes and four boundaries and along with Aussie veteran Mitchell Johnson (62 off 35), led the Capitals' stunning revival to post a daunting 211/7 after being sent in at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Wednesday. The Gautam Gambhir-led side was rattled to be 21/4 inside the first five overs with Rahul Sharma (4/30) and Monty Panesar (3-0-13-2) inflicting early blows. But Taylor held the fort in the duos' 126-run stand that came off just 60 balls.
Legends League Cricket: India Capitals Champions After Ross Taylor, Mitchell Johnson Fireworks
India Capitals were crowned the champions of the Legends League Cricket (LLC), which was being held in India for the first time. In an entertaining final, played at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here on Wednesday, the Capitals beat Bhilwara Kings by 104 runs to lift the trophy. The Capitals, captained by Gautam Gambhir, made an excellent recovery after stumbling early to post 211/7 in 20 overs. The Kings crumbled under pressure of the tall target and were all out for just 107 in 18.2 overs.