CWC Qualifiers: Sean Williams hammers his third century of tournament
Extending his sensational run, Sean Williams has recorded his third century of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023. The Zimbabwe batter accomplished the feat against Oman in the first match of the Super-Sixes stage. Williams played yet another aggressive knock, scoring 142 off 103 balls. He touched the three-figure mark off just 81 balls. Here are further details.
Another power-packed knock from Williams
After a 46-run opening stand, Zimbabwe lost both their openers Joylord Gumbie (21) and Craig Ervine (25) inside two runs. Williams, who arrived to bat at number three, rebuilt the innings alongside Wessly Madhevere (23). The duo added 64 runs for the third wicket. Williams shifted gears even further after crossing the 50-run mark. He was involved in another 50-plus stand with Sikandar Raza.
Third century of the tournament
As mentioned, this was Williams's third century of the tournament and second in successive games. He scored a record-breaking 174 in his preceding outing against the USA. 23, 91, and 102* read his other scores. Williams has now raced to 532 runs in the event at a jaw-dropping average of 133.00. No other batter has even touched the 300-run mark so far.
Highest strike rate in the tournament
It must be noted that Williams's strike rate of 148.60 in the tournament is the highest among batters with at least 60 runs in the competition. Meanwhile, Nicholas Pooran (2) of West Indies is the only other batter with multiple tons in the competition.
5,000 ODI runs loading for Williams
Zimbabwe's sixth-highest run-getter in the format, Williams has raced to 4,918 in 154 games at 38.12. His strike rate in the format reads 86.61. The tally includes eight tons and 34 fifties.
