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Kane Williamson surpasses ex-RCB ace with huge record for New Zealand in 1st Test vs WI

Debashis Sarangi

Williamson struck a valiant fifty vs WI [Source: AFP]Williamson struck a valiant fifty vs WI [Source: AFP]

Kane Williamson had an impressive outing in his first Test in 2025, slamming a crucial half-century for New Zealand in the series opener against the West Indies. After New Zealand lost the prized wicket of Devon Conway for a duck, former skipper Kane Williamson gave a tough fight to the visitors. His fifty on the opening day of the Christchurch Test not only helped Williamson breach the 1000-run mark against the West Indies but also took him past the legendary Ross Taylor in a massive batting feat.

Kane Williamson completes 1000 Test runs vs WI

Talismanic New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson emerged as one of the biggest positives for the BlackCaps on an otherwise forgettable day of Test cricket. While most of his teammates found the Windies' attack too hot to handle, Williamson caressed his way through to a valiant half-century on a challenging track. 

His 52-run knock took Williamson past the 1000-run mark against West Indies in Tests. He became the second batter from his country to achieve the landmark after Ross Taylor. 

Most Test runs for NZ against WI

  • Ross Taylor- 1136
  • Kane Williamson - 1022
  • Glenn Turner - 855
  • BE Congdon - 764
  • Nathan Astle - 715

Williamson goes past Taylor on elite NZ list

Kane Williamson's fifty in the first Test of the Christchurch Test marked his fifth half-century against the West Indies. Thus, he registered the joint-most fifty-plus scores (8) for the BlackCaps against the men in maroon, equalling Nathan Astle and overtaking Ross Taylor. 

Most fifty-plus scores for NZ against WI in Tests

  • Nathan Astle - 8
  • Kane Williamson - 8
  • BE Congdon - 7
  • Ross Taylor - 7
  • Stephen Fleming - 6

However, despite getting a solid start to his innings, Williamson couldn't convert his fifty into a century, being dismissed by Justin Greaves in the 30th over. His departure opened the floodgates for New Zealand, with the West Indies reducing them to 128 for five before the tea break on day 1.