New Zealand Test batsman Williamson showcased his brilliance once again by smashing his 31st Test century during the first Test against South Africa at Mount Maunganui Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. With this remarkable feat, he joined Australia's Steve Smith as the joint second-fastest player to achieve 31 Test tons, reaching the milestone in 170 innings. However, he narrowly missed out on Sachin Tendulkar's record of the fastest player to reach 31 centuries in 165 innings.
Notably, this century marked a special milestone for Williamson as it was the first time he had scored two centuries in the same Test match. The world's top-ranked Test batsman continued his excellent recent form, adding to his 118 in the first innings. Moreover, he became only the fifth player from New Zealand to achieve this feat, joining the elite company of Glenn Turner (1974), Geoff Howarth (1978), Andrew Jones (1991), and Peter Fulton (2013).
Williamson's second innings performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he blazed his way to a majestic 109 off just 132 balls. His innings was adorned with 12 fours and a towering six, showcasing his exceptional skill and dominance on the field.
His heroics headlined yet another dominant day for New Zealand, as they ended Day 3 with a commanding lead of 528 runs, reaching 179/4. With two days remaining in the Test match, New Zealand stands in a strong position, largely due to Williamson's outstanding contribution.
(With Agency Inputs)
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