Kane Williamson creates history, becomes first cricketer to....

New Zealand National Cricket Team batter Kane Williamson achieved a massive feat for his side in international cricket. He became the first player from the Black Caps to score over 19000 runs across all three formats.

Kane Williamson achieved the feat during the ongoing game against South Africa National Cricket Team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The second semi-final of the eight-nation tournament between the teams is taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday (5th March).

Kane Williamson needed just 27 runs to go past 19000 runs in international cricket ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

Coming into the game, Kane Williamson needed just 27 runs to go past 19000 runs in international cricket. The former New Zealand National Cricket Team skipper reached the milestone with ease as he has looked extremely solid, putting his team in the dominating position.

Kane Williamson walked out to bat after New Zealand National Cricket lost Will Young (21) in the 8th over. However, since then, he has taken command and has made life tough for the South Africa National Cricket Team bowlers in the semi-final 2 of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Kane Williamson slammed a magnificent half-century and with the way he is going, he looks all set for a big knock. The batter brought his fifty in 61 balls and this was his 48th half-century in the format. He has carried his golden form, having scored fifty in the last game against India.

Kane Williamson became the 16th player in the history of the game to score 19000 runs in international cricket

Overall, Kane Williamson became the 16th player in the history of the game to score 19000 runs in international cricket. With the way he is going, the number is only expected to rise. He would be keen to go past 20,000 runs and help the New Zealand National Cricket Team win.

Kane Williamson, who is the highest run-getter for the New Zealand National Cricket Team in international cricket, also achieved another massive feat. He became the leading run-getter for the Black Caps in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy, going past Stephen Fleming.

Kane Williamson goes Stephen Fleming to become the leading run-getter for the Black Caps in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy

Kane Williamson went past Stephen Fleming's tally of 441 runs from 13 innings in the competition. The right-hander has been the key for the New Zealand National Cricket Team in the tournament over the years. He also has slammed four fifties and a hundred in this competition.

In the ongoing match, Kane Williamson has played a perfect second fiddle to Rachin Ravindra. The opening batter, who is the leading run-getter for New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, has slammed a magnificent century as New Zealand looks all set for a big total.

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