New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, who added a third Test double ton during the first Test against West Indies, has jumped two positions to stand with Indian captain Virat Kohli in the ICC Men’s Test batsman rankings.
In Hamilton during the first Test against West Indies, Kane Williamson batted for almost two days to register his highest individual score in the extended format. While his other end kept losing wickets, the kiwi skipper orchestrated a knock of determination and discipline to score 251 runs. He tested the patience of the visitors and batted until 143rd over to put a ginormous 519 total on board in New Zealand’s first innings.
Kane Williamson Joins Virat Kohli For No.2 Spot In ICC Test Rankings
His prolific performance has propelled from number four position to number two to join the former no.1 Test batsman Virat Kohli in rankings with 886 points.
Apart from New Zealand captain, his teammate Tom Lathan has risen through rankings to enter in Top 10. He scored 86 runs while stitched up a match-winning partnership with Williamson.
In Top 10, Australia’s street-smart batsman Marnus Labuschagne has fallen to number four in the ranking
? Kane Williamson joins Virat Kohli at No.2
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As far as a Test match is concerned, New Zealand registered a comfortable win after bundling out West Indies in both the innings for 138 and 247. They will play the second and last Test match of the series on December 11 at Wellington.
Virat Kohli set to play the first Test against Australia:
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli, who is currently leading Team India in the limited over series, will play the first test match of the four-match Test Series against Australia. It will be the maiden pink-ball Test of India on Australian soil scheduled on December 17. The Team Indian captain, after playing the opening Test match, will return home to attend the birth of his first child in India.