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Williamson averages 67.46 in home Tests

By Gaurav Tripathi

1

Williamson's stunning 118

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. 

2

17th home century

This was Williamson's 17th century in home Tests as he has raced to 4,385 runs on NZ soil at a sensational average of 67.46. 

3

Second-highest average in home Tests

Only the legendary Don Bradman (98.22) has a higher average among batters with at least 3,000 Test runs at home. 

4

Smith is closest rival 

Williamson's closest rival among active players is Australia's Steve Smith with an average of 62.68. 

5

Williamson way ahead of his peers

While Williamson averages 67.46 at home, no other batter with at least 1,000 Test runs in NZ averages even 54. 

6

Williamson equals these names

Williamson now owns 30 Test tons as he has equaled West Indies's Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Australia's Matthew Hayden, and England's Joe Root in terms of Test centuries. 

7

Record-breaking partnership

Ravindra and Williamson's 232-run stand is now the second-highest partnership for a NZ pair against SA in Tests. 

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