Kane Williamson makes history, overtakes Ross Taylor to become New Zealand's highest Test run-scorer

Kane Williamson Monday surpassed Ross Taylor to become New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer. Williamson accomplished the feat on Day 4 of the second Test match against England at Wellington's Basin Reserve. To break Taylor's Test record of 7,683 runs, the former New Zealand captain hit England fast bowler James Anderson towards midwicket for a boundary.

Kane Williamson returned to form with a record-breaking century to lead New Zealand's comeback against England on Day 4 of the second Test. Williamson, who has struggled for runs, played a gutsy knock to lift New Zealand from a position of survival to dominance in the series decider against the English Test team.

In the Wellington Test, Williamson needed 33 runs to overtake Taylor. He only scored four runs in the first two innings. Taylor announced his retirement from international cricket last year after playing 112 Tests for his country.




Taylor, who appeared in 112 Tests and scored 7684 runs at an average of 44.16, including 19 centuries, three double tonnes, and 35 fifties, congratulated Williamson on Twitter on becoming New Zealand's all-time leading Test run-scorer.

Taylor said this accomplishment is a testament to Williamson’s hard work and his dedication to Test Cricket. Williamson reached the milestone in his 92nd Test and 161st innings, far outpacing Taylor's 112 Tests and 196 innings. Williamson is ranked 38th all-time in Tests.

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Q1. What are the total runs of Kane Williamson in test cricket?
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