Most Test Centuries: Where Does Kane Williamson Stand Among Active Players?

Kane Williamson against England (Source:AP)

Kane Williamson's remarkable consistency and skill with the bat has helped him reach another milestone in his career. He made his 33rd Test century during Day 3 of the ongoing third and final Test against England in Hamilton. 

His exceptional knock of 156 runs off 204 balls, has strengthen New Zealand's commanding position in the match but also helped the Kiwi player to join an exclusive list of active Test cricketers with the most Test centuries.

With this achievement, Kane Williamson now shares the title of the joint-second-most Test centuries among active players, alongside Australia’s Steve Smith. The only player ahead of them is Joe Root, with 36 centuries in 152 matches. In fourth place is Virat Kohli, who has 30 centuries to his name in 121 matches.

Kane Williamson Joins Elite List With 33rd Test Century

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Kane Williamson's Fifth Century At Seddon Park

Kane Williamson’s love affair with Seddon Park is match made in heaven and this continued as he struck his fifth consecutive Test century at the venue. He made history by becoming the first batter ever to score five consecutive centuries at a single venue in Test cricket. 

The record-breaking streak at this ground began in 2019 when Williamson scored a magnificent unbeaten 200 against Bangladesh. 

Then he made a classy 104* against England later that year, and then an incredible double century against the West Indies.The 34-year-old’s century against England also saw him join the elite list. With 33 Test centuries, he equaled Alastair Cook and Steve Smith, moving further up the all-time list of century-makers in the longest format of the game. 

This century also added another feather to Williamson’s cap as it was his 11th century in WTC history. His 33rd Test pushed him ahead of Harry Brook and Yashasvi Jaiswal, both of whom have five centuries in the current WTC cycle.

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