NZ Vs ENG: New Zealand legend Kane Williamson has shattered record books yet again, as the Kiwi batsman becomes the first-ever cricketer from the nation to amass 9000 runs in Test Internationals.
The 34-year-old achieved the feat against England in the ongoing first Test match at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch, as his gritty innings of 63 helped New Zealand cross the 150-run mark in the second innings, with them heavily struggling and staring at the barrel of humiliating defeat.
Kane Williamson now completes the 9000-run club for the 'Fab 4', as he now joins Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root for the milestone. The New Zealand batsman has not been regular with the number of matches as of late, as he has been struggling with injury concerns.
With him returning to form, New Zealand Cricket will have a sigh of relief, as the inaugural World Test Champions are contesting in a tightly-knitted race for the World Test Championship 2025 Final.
England On The Verge Of A Stunning Victory In First Test Match
England have bounced back in style in the first Test match against New Zealand, as the Ben Stokes-led side produced a masterclass in batting to turn the things around.
Harry Brook's 171 helped the visitors pose a total of 499, and in reply, the Kiwi batters failed to show endurance on the pitch, and ultimately, succumbed under pressure.
Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse have taken 3-a-piece, as New Zealand hold a lead of merely 4 runs, and will walk into Day 4 with 4 wickets in hand.
A victory for either side will heavily boost their chances of making into the World Test Championship 2025 Final, as all the Top 6 sides are currently battling for the final two slots.