5 Kane Williamson Records That Will Be Tough To Break

Top five iconic Kane Williamson records [Source: AFP]

Legendary New Zealand batter Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, June 12. The 35-year-old will step away from competitive cricket with immediate effect, thus shocking the fraternity with the sudden announcement.

Williamson was a part of New Zealand’s squad for the three-game Test series against England. However, after the first Test, Williamson called it quits and left the team midway.

Regardless, the stylish right-hander is leaving behind an esteemed legacy which ranks him among one of New Zealand’s finest cricketing talents. With over 19000 runs across formats, the former Kiwi captain retires as one of the greatest batters of the modern-day generation.

That being said, in the last couple of decades, the 35-year-old etched several records, but some were so iconic that the future generation will struggle to follow through.

On that note, here are 5 records set by Kane Williamson that will be tough to break in the future.

1. Most international runs for New Zealand

Kane Williamson ends his glorious career at 19347 international runs, the most scored by a New Zealand cricketer. He played 377 international games and hammered a total of 48 centuries. 

Such numbers are not only iconic but also astonishing. The kind of longevity Williamson has achieved in this last decade is not something that can be easily emulated by the future generation. 

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2. Most runs for New Zealand in Tests

The record for most runs scored in Test cricket for New Zealand is held by Kane Williamson. The stalwart scored 9515 runs in 110 matches at an average of 54.06, including 33 hundreds. 

Needless to say, the future generation of New Zealand will struggle heavily to match these standards. 

3. Most centuries for New Zealand

Kane Williamson became part of the modern-day ‘fab four’ cricketers alongside Joe Root, Virat Kohli and Steve Smith for his ability to score big runs. He has scored 48 international centuries, of which 33 have come in Test cricket alone. 

This is the highest number of hundreds scored by a New Zealand cricketer across formats. Again, Williamson played over 350 games to achieve this milestone. While the record is not untouchable, consistency and longevity are what set Kane and this record apart.

4. Top scorer in most innings for New Zealand

In his legendary Test career, Kane Williamson was the top scorer for his team in 46 games, the most in the country. He consistently delivered for the Kiwis even though his teammates didn’t reciprocate the same effort. 

The former New Zealand captain would often play the role of a lone wolf for New Zealand, which eventually made him a crucial asset. This record is again something tough to break for the upcoming generation of New Zealand cricketers, as maintaining consistency in Test cricket is not everyone's cup of tea.

5. Fastest to 5000 and 7000 Test runs for New Zealand

The unshakable consistency also helped Kane Williamson achieve the 5000 and 7000 Test-run mark the quickest among New Zealand cricketers. It took him only 110 Test innings to achieve the 5000-run mark, while he reached the 7000 mark in 144 innings. 

Williamson's consistency is what helped him reach these milestones in a shorter duration, and that eventually made him one of New Zealand’s esteemed talents in the modern generation.

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