Kane Williamson broke the record by scoring the fastest match-winning Test century against South Africa: In world cricket, Kiwi batsman Kane Williamson, full of experience, demonstrated his excellent ability by leading his team New Zealand to victory in the second Test against South Africa in Hamilton.
Chasing a target of 267, Williamson came in at No. 3 and scored 133* with the help of 12 fours and two sixes to lead the Black Caps to a 2-0 whitewash win.
After waiting 92 years for such a momentous occasion, New Zealand’s historic victory against South Africa in men’s Test cricket was their first series triumph ever.
The chase organized by Williamson made it the fourth highest successful chase by the Black Caps in New Zealand and the fifth highest overall.
Williamson scored his 32nd Test century, surpassing Joe Root’s century tally last week, which is now the most among active players. Achieving the feat in 172 innings, he also became the fastest to score 32 Test centuries by innings, surpassing Steve Smith, who had achieved the feat in 174 innings.
Williamson’s fifth century came in the fourth innings of a Test match, equaling the great Younis Khan for most centuries in the final innings. Remarkably, four of his five centuries in the fourth inning have come in successful run-chases, with the latest against South Africa adding to the impressive list.
In recent times, Kane Williamson has been in exceptional form, scoring eight centuries, including two double centuries, in his last 10 Test matches.
Despite suffering a serious knee injury during the Indian Premier League that almost jeopardized his place in the World Cup squad, the 33-year-old made a triumphant return to Test cricket, showcasing his unwavering skills in the longest format.
Joe Root’s decline in form in July saw Kane Williamson top the ICC men’s Test batsmen’s rankings despite being sidelined at the time. However, since his return to Test cricket after injury, Williamson has been in a league of his own and holds a strong lead at the top with 883 rating points, well clear of second-placed Steve Smith with 818 points. There is a difference.
Players who scored the fastest test century
| Player Name | Number of Innings |
| Kane Williamson | 172 |
| Steve Smith | 174 |
| Ricky Ponting | 176 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 179 |
| Younis Khan | 193 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 195 |
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