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Former New Zealand captain and veteran batter Kane Williamson on Monday, December 16 scripted history as he became the first batter to score five consecutive Test centuries at a single venue. The 34-year-old batter yet again showcased his class, scoring his 33rd Test hundred and his seventh at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
During his stay of 204 deliveries at the crease, Williamson completed his fifth consecutive ton at the Seddon Park, putting the hosts in a dominant position in the third and final Test of the three-match series against England. Williamson reached the three-figure mark with a maximum off Tom Bundell.
Williamson scripts history with five consecutive tons at Seddon Park
Although, the 34-year-old scored his 33rd Test hundred, he reached his seventh ton across 12 Tests at Hamilton’s Seddon Park. He surpassed the record previously held by himself. Moreover with 33 Test tons, he now matches veteran Australia batter Steve Smith’s record of joint second most Test hundreds.
The two sit only behind Joe Root, who has more Test centuries among the active cricketers. Moreover, Williamson also completed 14,000 First-Class runs during his stay in the middle. Additionally, the Kiwi veteran also became the third fastest to his 33rd Test ton, which came in 186th inning. He now sits behind Sachin tendulkar (178) and Ricky Ponting (183) in this feat.
Speaking of the third Test, New Zealand put up massive 453 runs on the board befoe being bundled out by the visitors. With this, the hosts put up a whooping target of 658 runs for the visitors in the final Test. At Stumps on Day 3 of the third Test, England had scored 18 runs at the loss of two wickets with Jacob Bethell (9 off 15) and Joe Root (0) in the middle.
