Kane Williamson added another milestone to his illustrious career during his team’s commanding win over South Africa in the second tri-series ODI in Lahore. Chasing a challenging total of 305 runs against the Proteas, Williamson used his vast experience to carve a masterful 133 not out from just 113 balls to lead his team to a 6‑wicket win.
During his impeccable innings, Williamson surpassed Virat Kohli on the coveted list of fastest batters to reach 7000 ODI runs, becoming the second-fastest to achieve the feat. The former New Zealand captain reached this milestone in just 159 innings, with only Hashim Amla achieving it faster in 150 innings.
Williamson’s achievement underscores his consistency at the highest level, firmly establishing him as one of the best modern-day ODI players. Reaching 7000 runs is a significant accomplishment, and his ability to do so in fewer innings than many of the game’s greats further highlights his class and skill.
| Player | Opposition | Ground | Match Date | Debut | Mat | Inns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashim Amla (South Africa) | v England | Lord’s | 29 May 2017 | 9 Mar 2008 | 153 | 150 |
| Kane Williamson (New Zealand) | v South Africa | Lahore | 10 Feb 2025 | 10 Aug 2010 | 167 | 159 |
| Virat Kohli (India) | v Australia | Melbourne | 17 Jan 2016 | 18 Aug 2008 | 169 | 161 |
| AB de Villiers (South Africa) | v Australia | W.A.C.A | 14 Nov 2014 | 2 Feb 2005 | 172 | 166 |
| Sourav Ganguly (India) | v Kenya | Paarl | 24 Oct 2001 | 11 Jan 1992 | 180 | 174 |
| Rohit Sharma (India) | v Pakistan | Dubai (DICS) | 23 Sep 2018 | 23 Jun 2007 | 187 | 181 |
| Brian Lara (West Indies) | v South Africa | St George’s | 6 May 2001 | 9 Nov 1990 | 187 | 183 |
| Martin Guptill (New Zealand) | v Netherlands | Hamilton | 4 Apr 2022 | 10 Jan 2009 | 189 | 186 |
| Desmond Haynes (West Indies) | v India | Adelaide | 14 Dec 1991 | 22 Feb 1978 | 188 | 187 |
| Jacques Kallis (South Africa) | v Sri Lanka | Colombo (RPS) | 20 Aug 2004 | 9 Jan 1996 | 197 | 188 |
In addition to Williamson’s personal achievement, New Zealand made history by successfully chasing 305 runs—their second-largest chase away from home. Their highest successful chase on foreign soil remains 307 runs against Scotland in Edinburgh in 2022. That chase also marks New Zealand’s highest successful chase in multi‑team tournaments, surpassing their memorable 2015 World Cup semi‑final chase of 298 runs against South Africa.
With Kane Williamson continuing to break records and the team performing strongly in high‑pressure situations, New Zealand appears well‑positioned to make another run at winning a coveted ICC honor.
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