That's it from us! The World Test Championship Cycle 2023-25 concludes for New Zealand and England. While England take the series, they couldn't end the tour on a high note as New Zealand delivered a resounding victory in the final Test. A fitting farewell for Tim Southee, as the Kiwis gave their legendary pacer the perfect send-off with a memorable performance.
While four teams are still battling to secure their ticket to the Home of Cricket, you can switch tabs to catch the action from Day 4 of the thrilling contest between Australia and India at the Gabba.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of our scorer/analyst Vishnu Verma as we brought all the actions of this day's play. BYE BYEπ
Most Runs against New Zealand in Tests:
1925 - Joe Root (ENG)*
1919 - Javed Miandad (PAK)
1659 - Rahul Dravid (IND)
1595 - Sachin Tendulkar (IND)
1543 - Jacques Kallis (SA)
STAT ATTACK: Kane Williamson has now played 12 Tests at Seddon Park in Hamilton, accumulating 1,614 runs at an impressive average of 94.94. His remarkable tally includes seven centuries, five half-centuries, and two double centuries. This incredible consistency makes Seddon Park one of his most successful venues in Test cricket.
STAT ATTACK: Kane Williamson registered his fourth 150-plus score in Hamilton. Only Mahela Jayawardena (six at SSC, Colombo, and five at Galle) and Kumar Sangakkara (five at SSC) have more 150-plus scores at a single venue. Alongside Williamson, Len Hutton (The Oval), Joe Root (Lord's), and Sir Donald Bradman (MCG) have also achieved four 150-plus scores at their respective grounds.
STAT ATTACK:Kane Williamson has scored centuries in five consecutive Test matches at Hamilton's Seddon Park, making him the first batter to achieve this remarkable feat at a single venue.
STAT ATTACK: Kane Williamson took 186 innings to score 33 Test hundreds. Only two batters reached this milestone in fewer inningsβRicky Ponting in 178 and Sachin Tendulkar in 181.
Largest margin of victory by runs in Tests for New Zealand:
423 - vs Sri Lanka, Christchurch (2018)
423 - vs England, Hamilton (2024, This Match)*
281 - vs South Africa, Mount Maunganui (2024)
254 - vs Zimbabwe, Bulwayo (2016)
240 - vs West Indies, Hamilton (2017)
Largest margin of victory by runs in Tests at Seddon Park:
423 - for New Zealand vs England (2024, This Match)*