Kane Williamson becomes first NZ player with 19,000 international runs
What's the story
New Zealand's veteran batter Kane Williamson has completed 19,000 runs in international cricket. The Kiwi batter reached the landmark in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy second semi-final against South Africa in Lahore. Williamson got to the feat with his 27th run in the match. He has become the first New Zealand player with 19,000-plus runs across formats. Williamson perished for a 94-ball 102.
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Williamson becomes 16th player with this feat
In a career spanning over a decade, the right-handed batter has racked up 7,224 runs in 172 ODIs at 49-plus. In addition to 15 tons, he has slammed 47 fifties. Overall, Williamson became the 16th player with this feat. He also went past Australia's David Warner, who retired with 18,995 runs across formats.
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Three NZ batters with this record
Only two batters from New Zealand other than Williamson have more than 15,000 runs across formats. Ross Taylor (18,199) and Stephen Fleming (15,289) join Williamson on this list.
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His stats in Test and T20I cricket
Williamson, who made his international debut in 2010, has emerged as one of the most technically sound batters. He is a member of the critically acclaimed Fab Four, which also includes Virat Kohli, Joe Root, and Steve Smith. Williamson has 9,276 runs from 105 Tests at 54.88. His T20I tally includes 2,575 runs (93 matches). He owns 48 international tons, the most for NZ.