In the second innings, New Zealand faced a challenging situation, losing early wickets. However, Kane Williamson emerged as the anchor, crafting a brilliant innings of 104 runs from 205 deliveries.
In his 95th Test match, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson showcased his batting prowess, amassing an impressive total of 121 runs. With over 8200 runs in his illustrious Test career, Williamson has established himself as a stalwart in the cricketing arena. Notably, in the recent encounter against Bangladesh, he achieved a remarkable feat by completing over 750 runs against them, maintaining a staggering hundred-plus average.
The context of this remarkable performance unfolded in the first Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh, a two-match series that commenced on November 28. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat first, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy providing a solid start, contributing 86 runs off 166 balls. The team’s innings concluded at 310 runs.
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In the second innings, New Zealand faced a challenging situation, losing early wickets. However, Kane Williamson emerged as the anchor, crafting a brilliant innings of 104 runs from 205 deliveries, featuring 11 boundaries. Despite a few setbacks, including the dismissals of Tom Latham (21 runs) and Devon Conway (12 runs), Williamson’s stellar performance propelled New Zealand to a total of 268/8. Daryl Mitchell and Glen Philips also made valuable contributions with 41 and 42 runs, respectively.
Remarkably, Kane Williamson’s century in this match marked his 11th away Test ton, underlining his exceptional consistency and ability to perform at the highest level across diverse conditions.
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