Kane Williamson set to become NZ's leading run-scorer (international cricket)
Kane Williamson, the former captain of the New Zealand cricket team, is on the verge of accomplishing a significant milestone. He needs just 72 runs in the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan to become New Zealand's highest run-scorer in international cricket. The match is scheduled to take place at Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in India from Monday (September 9) onward.
Williamson's journey to the top
Williamson, a right-handed batter who led New Zealand to titile in the 2021 ICC World Test Championship, has amassed 18,128 runs in his international career spanning 358 matches. He is now within striking distance of surpassing former captain Ross Taylor's record of 18,199 runs. This achievement would solidify his position as one of New Zealand's most prolific performers in international cricket.
Williamson vs Taylor: Comparing their stats
Taylor's 16-year international career saw him play 450 matches for the Black Caps, scoring a total of 18,199 runs. This includes 7,683 runs in Tests, 8,607 runs in ODIs and 1,909 runs in T20Is. As per ESPNcricinfo, Williamson has already scored more Test runs than Taylor with a total of 8,743 to his name. He also has accumulated 6,810 runs in ODIs and an impressive tally of 2,575 runs in T20Is.
Williamson's future assignments
Following the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Williamson will have to showcase his prowess in five more Test matches in the sub-continent. The team is set to travel to Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series before returning to India for three more Tests. The first of these matches against India is due at M Chidambaram Stadium in Bengaluru on October 16, with subsequent games in Pune (October 24-28) and Mumbai (November 1-5).
