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Kane Williamson Makes History, Becomes First Kiwi to Surpass 19,000 International Runs

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Kane Williamson Surpasses 19000 International Runs

Kiwis veteran batter Kane Williamson created history during the 2nd semifinal match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by becoming the 1st batter to overtake 19000 runs in International matches. So Let’s take a look at Kane Williamson Surpasses 19000 International Runs.

He achieved this milestone during the exciting match against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on March 4, before this match Williamson was short of 27 runs to reach this remarkable achievement.

Ahead of this semifinal match this 34-year-old batter already holds the record for the most international runs by a New Zealand batter. After the wicket of opener Will Young, He came to bat and hit a fantastic century, despite initial struggles at the crease as the game progressed Williamson found his rhythm notching up a century in the Champions Trophy.

In this match against South Africa, Williamson appeared on track for another century, bringing up his 15th ODI hundred before being dismissed for 102 off 94 balls, His innings included 10 fours and two sixes, showcasing his consistent prowess as one of the best in the game.

With his historic feat, Williamson solidified his status as a cricketing legend and further cemented his legacy as New Zealand’s greatest-ever batter.

Kane Williamson Surpasses Taylor, Fleming, and McCullum on All-Time Runs List

Kane Williamson’s recent milestone marks a significant moment in his career, as he surpasses the runs scored by several legendary New Zealand batters. With this achievement, he has now left behind the likes of Ross Taylor, who finished his illustrious career with 18,199 runs, and Stephen Fleming, who amassed 15,289 runs. Additionally, he also outpaced Brendon McCullum, a formidable player known for his explosive style and impressive contributions to the game, who scored a total of 14676 runs.

This accomplishment not only highlights Williamson’s skill and consistency as a top-order batsman but also cements his place among the greats of New Zealand cricket.

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