Kane Williamson delivered a masterful knock of 156 in the third innings against England at Seddon Park in Hamilton, reinforcing his reputation as one of Test cricket’s most prolific batters. With his 33rd Test century, Williamson continues to dominate in familiar home conditions, setting new benchmarks and climbing the all-time centuries leaderboard.
Fastest to 33 Test Centuries
Williamson reached the milestone of 33 Test centuries in just 186 innings, making him the third-fastest player to achieve this feat. He surpassed the likes of Younis Khan, who took 194 innings, and Steven Smith and Kumar Sangakkara, who both reached the mark in 199 innings. Only Ricky Ponting (178 innings) and Sachin Tendulkar (183 innings) achieved this milestone quicker than the Kiwi batter.
Earlier in the series, Williamson came close to surpassing Tendulkar’s record in Christchurch but fell for 93 in his 181st innings.
Elite List of Test Centuries
The rankings for fastest to 33 Test centuries are as follows:
178 innings: Ricky Ponting
183 innings: Sachin Tendulkar
186 innings: Kane Williamson
194 innings: Younis Khan
199 innings: Steven Smith, Kumar Sangakkara
Records Galore at Seddon Park
Williamson’s love affair with Seddon Park in Hamilton continues as he added another chapter to his impressive record at the venue. This was his fifth consecutive century at the ground, making him the first player in Test history to achieve this feat at a single venue.
With this latest ton, Williamson became the first player to score 20 centuries on New Zealand soil. He also joined an elite group of players with 20 or more centuries in one country, including legends like Ponting, Tendulkar, Sangakkara, and Jacques Kallis.
Averages and Century Feats
Williamson’s incredible consistency at Seddon Park is unmatched. He now boasts the highest batting average at a single venue (minimum 20 innings) in Test cricket, with an average of 94.94. This surpasses Brian Lara’s record at Antigua, where the West Indies great averaged 78.
His seven centuries at Seddon Park place him among the all-time greats for centuries at a single venue. Only Don Bradman (9 at the MCG), Jacques Kallis (9 in Cape Town), Kumar Sangakkara (8 at Colombo SSC), and Mahela Jayawardene (11 at Colombo SSC) have more.
A Legacy Cemented
Williamson’s remarkable form and ability to perform under pressure continue to enhance his legacy as one of New Zealand’s finest cricketers. With his latest Hamilton heroics, he has not only etched his name further into the record books but also demonstrated why he remains a cornerstone of New Zealand cricket.
