New Zealand suffered a heavy defeat in the second Test against Sri Lanka, losing the series 0-2. However, amidst the disappointment, Kane Williamson achieved a personal milestone during the second innings on Day 3 of the match at the Galle International Stadium.
Williamson, the veteran New Zealand batter, overtook Virat Kohli on the all-time Test run-scorers list. This achievement came during the second session of play when Williamson, on 36, punched the first ball of the 20th over by debutant Nishan Peiris through the cover region for a couple of runs. That shot took Williamson to 38, allowing him to surpass Kohli’s tally of 8871 runs. With 8881 Test runs to his name, Williamson moved into 19th place on the list of leading Test run-scorers.
Although he was soon dismissed for 46 by Peiris, Williamson’s achievement was a moment of pride for New Zealand in an otherwise difficult Test match. Kohli, who has played 115 Tests, will have a chance to regain his position once play resumes in the ongoing India vs Bangladesh Test match in Kanpur, which is currently halted due to a wet outfield.
Comparing Williamson and Kohli in the WTC
Both Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli have been crucial to their respective teams’ success in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Williamson has scored 757 runs in 12 innings at an average of 50.46, while Kohli has amassed 392 runs in 8 innings with an average of 49. Although Williamson has played more matches, he has also been more prolific, scoring three centuries compared to Kohli’s none in this WTC cycle. Both players have scored two half-centuries.
Williamson’s consistency continues to make him a cornerstone of New Zealand’s batting lineup, while Kohli remains a key figure for India. The race between these two legends for Test supremacy remains a fascinating subplot in modern cricket.
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