For the first time in the history of 147 years, a batsman scored a century in 5 consecutive matches on the same ground.

New Zealand vs England: A three-match Test series is being played between New Zealand and England, the third Test of which is being played at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand. In this test match, New Zealand’s legendary batsman Kane Williamson created history by scoring a brilliant century in the second innings against England. This is the 33rd century of his Test career. The special thing is that Williamson has become the first player in the world to score 5 consecutive centuries on the same ground in the 147-year history of Test cricket. He also became the third fastest player to score his 33rd Test century.

Williamson scored most test centuries on a single ground

In the second innings of the third Test against England, Kane Williamson completed his century by hitting a six. With this, Williamson became the top player to score 5 consecutive centuries on the same ground. Williamson scored 200 runs against Bangladesh in 2019, 104 runs against England in 2019, 251 runs against West Indies in 2020, 133 not out against South Africa in 2024 and now 156 runs against England at Seddon Park in New Zealand in 2024. Are. This is Williamson’s fifth Test century at Seddon Park.

Fastest 33 test centuries

Kane Williamson has reached third place in the world in terms of scoring the fastest 33 Test centuries. Before him, Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar are in the top two. Williamson is followed by Younis Khan and Steve Smith. Kane Williamson completed his 33rd Test century in his 186th Test innings.

Most centuries in New Zealand

Kane Williamson has scored 20 Test centuries in New Zealand and holds the record for most centuries on home soil. He is followed by Ross Taylor and John Wright. Along with this, he has also shared the record of scoring 24 centuries in all formats in New Zealand with Ross Taylor.