How Kane Williamson has fared against West Indies in Tests
What's the story
After the white-ball leg, New Zealand and West Indies are set to lock horns in the three-match Test series, starting December 2 at Hagley Oval. The return of senior batter Kane Williamson in the whites will bolster NZ in the home Test series. Over the years, Williamson has played some fine knocks against the Windies, having averaged 60.62. Here are the key stats.
Stats
Stellar stats against WI
Between 2012 and 2020, Williamson played 10 Tests against West Indies. In 17 innings, the right-handed batter has racked up 970 runs at an average of 60.62. His tally includes 3 tons and 4 half-centuries. Notably, Williamson's highest Test score came against West Indies in 2020. He scored an incredible 251 in Hamilton as NZ won by an innings.
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Last Test innings against WI
Williamson slammed 251 in his last Test innings against West Indies. His 412-ball effort took the Kiwis to 519/7d in their only innings. The Kiwis then bowled West Indies out for 138 and 247 to win the match.
Home vs away
Numbers: Home vs away
Williamson has fared well against the Windies in both home and away conditions. In five home Tests against WI, the right-handed batter has amassed 508 runs at an average of 72.57. He owns a ton and 3 fifties. In 10 away innings against the Windies, Williamson owns 462 runs at an average of 51.33. Two of his Test tons have come in WI.
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Notable numbers for Williamson
According to ESPNcricinfo, Williamson has the second-most Test runs for New Zealand against West Indies, only behind Ross Taylor (1,136). The former is the only captain with a double-century in NZ-WI Test matches.