Kane Williamson, the captain of the New Zealand cricket team, has added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the second-fastest player in history to score 7,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He reached this landmark in just 159 innings, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous record.

His achievement came in a spectacular knock of 133 against South Africa in Lahore during the ongoing Pakistan Tri-Series*. This innings marked his first ODI century since the 2019 World Cup, ending a drought of 2,063 days without a ton in the format.

Breaking Records and Making History

Williamson's record-breaking feat is a testament to his consistency and dominance in ODI cricket. He now stands among the fastest to achieve 7,000 ODI runs, trailing only Hashim Amla, who reached the milestone in 150 innings.

Comparison: Kane Williamson vs Virat Kohli

Williamson’s ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed was on full display during his unbeaten 133 against South Africa, where he maintained an impressive strike rate, effectively silencing any doubts about his ability to score quickly.

A Much-Awaited Century

Williamson’s last ODI century came in 2019, during the ICC Cricket World Cup. Since then, he has played several crucial knocks but had not converted them into three figures until this latest match.

His century not only helped New Zealand dominate a strong South African bowling attack but also reaffirmed his importance as a leader and a match-winner.

Williamson’s Impact on New Zealand Cricket

Beyond the numbers, Williamson has been instrumental in guiding New Zealand to multiple high-pressure victories, including:

• Leading the team to the 2019 and 2023 World Cup semi-finals
• Winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship in 2021
• Being a consistent performer in all three formats of the game

What’s Next for Williamson?

While his form in ODIs remains strong, Williamson’s fitness and ability to maintain his performance level over long tournaments will be key for New Zealand, especially with the Champions Trophy 2025 and other major ICC tournaments on the horizon.

His consistency over the last eight innings remains under speculation, but this recent ton proves he’s still among the best batsmen in world cricket.

Conclusion

With 7,000 ODI runs under his belt and a record-breaking century against South Africa, Kane Williamson continues to cement his legacy as one of cricket’s greats. As New Zealand gears up for upcoming challenges, his leadership and batting will be crucial in shaping the team's success.

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