Kane Williamson: News

2nd Test: Can New Zealand earn redemption against confident Australia?

In a bid to avoid another Test series defeat against Australia, New Zealand will take them on in the second and final Test in Christchurch.

New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra hammers his maiden Test fifty: Stats

Albeit in a losing cause, Rachin Ravindra scored a fighting half-century in the fourth innings of the Test series opener against Australia.

03 Mar 2024

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon claims match 10-fer versus NZ, attains these feats

Nathan Lyon delivered a stellar spell as Australia tamed New Zealand by 172 runs in the opening Test in Wellington.

New Zealand vs Australia, Test series: Here's the statistical preview

Following a 3-0 drubbing in T20Is, New Zealand will only aim for redemption when they host their neighbors, Australia, for a two-match Test series, starting February 29.

25 Feb 2024

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips becomes fifth NZ batter to accomplish this feat

Albeit in a losing cause, New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips played a fine knock against Australia in the third and final T20I in Auckland.

Kane Williamson-less NZ take on formidable Australia: 1st T20I preview

New Zealand will host a strong Australian unit in a three-match T20I series.

Kane Williamson becomes third batter to 10 WTC centuries: Stats

The in-form Kane Williamson has been on a record-breaking spree lately.

WTC table: NZ consolidate top position with whitewash over SA

New Zealand have consolidated their top position in the 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after beating South Africa in the 2nd Test in Hamilton.

Will Young hammers his seventh fifty in Test cricket: Stats

New Zealand batter Will Young hammered a fine half-century in the fourth innings as the Kiwis beat South Africa by seven wickets in the second and final Test to clinch the series 2-0.

Kane Williamson equals this massive record of Younis Khan

Extending his golden run in Test cricket, Kane Williamson scored a match-winning century in the fourth innings of the second Test against South Africa in Hamilton.

Kane Williamson becomes second NZ player with 18,000 international runs

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has completed 18,000 runs in international cricket.

NZ claim maiden Test series win over SA (2-0): Stats

New Zealand have scripted history by registering their maiden Test series win over South Africa.

Kane Williamson becomes fastest batter to 32 Test centuries: Stats 

Kane Williamson has become the fastest batter to complete 32 test tons.

Dane Piedt claims 5/89 versus NZ in 2nd Test: Stats

South African spinner Dane Piedt shined for his side on Day 2 of the second Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

Kane Williamson accomplishes this massive milestone in home Tests

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has been on a record-breaking spree lately.

Kane Williamson becomes first NZ batter to 8,500 Test runs

Veteran batter Kane Williamson has become the first New Zealand batter to accomplish 8,500 runs in Test cricket.

2nd Test: Confident NZ eye maiden series win over SA

New Zealand will fight for a historic win as they take on South Africa in the second and final Test of the series.

09 Feb 2024

David Warner

David Warner accomplishes 1,000 T20I runs at home: Key stats

Dashing Australian opener David Warner celebrated his 100th T20I match with a stunning fifty.

Kane Williamson eyes these records in second South Africa Test

New Zealand's Kane Williamson will be eager to enhance his form in the upcoming second Test match versus South Africa at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

08 Feb 2024

David Warner

David Warner averages 39.08 in home T20Is: Decoding his stats

Eyes will be on David Warner as Australia take on West Indies in a three-match home T20I series, starting on February 9.

08 Feb 2024

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell ruled out of 2nd SA Test, Australia T20Is

Team New Zealand has suffered a major blow as Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa and the subsequent three-match home T20I series against Australia in an attempt to recover from a long-standing foot injury.

07 Feb 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

ICC Test Rankings: Jasprit Bumrah races to career-best top spot

Jasprit Bumrah has raced to a career-best top spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Bowlers.

New Zealand claim their second-biggest Test win (by runs): Stats

New Zealand claimed a 281-run win over South Africa in the 1st Test in Mount Maunganui.

Kane Williamson breaks these records with his 31st Test century

Kane Williamson batted brilliantly on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa in Mount Maunganui

1st Test: SA bowled out; ton-up Williamson extends NZ's lead

New Zealand continued their dominance over South Africa on Day 3 of the opening Test in Mount Maunganui.

1st Test: Ravindra's double-ton, NZ bowlers push SA further back

New Zealand are all over South Africa in the ongoing Test series opener in Mount Maunganui.

Kane Williamson boasts second-highest average in home Tests: Key Stats

New Zealand's batting ace Kane Williamson scored a stunning 118 in the first innings of the opening Test against South Africa in Mount Maunganui.

Rachin Ravindra scripts records with maiden double-ton against South Africa

New Zealand's rising sensation Rachin Ravindra has brought up his maiden double-century in Tests.

1st Test: Tons from Williamson, Ravindra put NZ in charge 

New Zealand consolidated after losing a couple of quick wickets on Day 1 of the Test series opener against South Africa in Mount Maunganui.

Rachin Ravindra celebrates Test comeback with maiden century: Stats

New Zealand's rising star Rachin Ravindra has brought up his maiden century in Test cricket.

Kane Williamson slams his 30th Test ton, fourth against SA

Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has brought up his 30th Test century.

1st Test: Can rookie South Africa challenge formidable New Zealand?

New Zealand are gearing up to host South Africa in a two-match Test series, starting on February 4.

New Zealand eye maiden Test series win over South Africa

New Zealand and South Africa are set to clash in a two-match Test series, starting February 4 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

31 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope

ICC Test Rankings: England's Ollie Pope rises to career-best position

England's Ollie Pope, who smashed a sparkling 196 in the second innings versus India in Hyderabad, has risen to a career-best 15th spot in the ICC Test Rankings.

Kane Williamson returns as NZ name squad for SA Tests

New Zealand have named a strong 14-member squad for the two-match home Test series against South Africa, starting on February 4.

Pat Cummins leads ICC Men's Test Team of the Year

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the Men's Test Team of the Year 2023 on January 23.

19 Jan 2024

Daryl Mitchell

NZ's Mitchell, Phillips register joint-second-highest T20I partnership against Pakistan

Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips recorded a century stand as New Zealand beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the fourth T20I in Christchurch.

15 Jan 2024

Cricket News

Kane Williamson likely to miss remainder of Pakistan T20I series

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is unlikely to take any further part in the remainder of the five-T20I series against Pakistan.

2nd T20I: Pakistan seek redemption against New Zealand in Hamilton

Pakistan will have redemption in mind as they take on New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series.

NZ beat Pakistan in T20I series opener; Mitchell, Southee shine

New Zealand have defeated Pakistan by 46 runs in the opener of the five-T20I series in Auckland.