Published 16:41 IST, December 30th 2020

Kane Williamson's dominating 129 vs Pakistan for 23rd Test hundred: WATCH

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson wins Player of the Match award for his match-winning knock of 129 runs against Pakistan at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson led his side to a thrilling victory over Pakistan in first Test of ongoing two-match series at Bay Oval. Left to negotiate 90 overs on Day 5, Pakistani batsmen folded out just a few minutes before close of play. Skipper Kane Williamson was judged as Player of Match for his overall tally of 150 runs in five-day thriller.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan 1st Test: Kane Williamson hammers 23rd Test ton

On opening day of recently-concluded Test match, New Zealand reached 222-3 before stumps on Day 1, with captain courous Kane Williamson batting at crease on 94*. He reached his three-figure mark very next morning to tch up his 23rd century in format. Employing an enterprising stroke-play, captain Williamson scored a gritty 129 from 297 balls and backed up his century recital with a rapid 21 in his side’s second innings.

Here is a look at highlights of Kane Williamson’s match-winning ton; watch video

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A look into Kane Williamson's centuries and stats in international cricket

Kane Williamson's stats in international cricket compose of some staggering numbers. cricketer me his international debut in 2010. Since n, he has represented his nation in 82 Tests, 151 ODIs and 62 T20I matches. As of w, he is currently one of best all-format batsmen in world and is rated by many alongside likes of Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

In 143 Test innings, right-handed batsman has aggregated 6,877 runs at an aver of 52.90. Kane Williamson's centuries include 23 hundreds, as well as 32 half-centuries in format. Meanwhile, in limited-overs, cricketer has compiled 7,838 runs in ODIs and T20Is combined with 13 tons.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan live streaming details for 2nd Test

New Zealand vs Pakistan live stream will t be me available through television in India. However, fans can catch NZ vs PAK live in India on FanCode app. For NZ vs PAK live score, one can visit social media ps of two cricket boards. second and final Test of series will be played between January 3 and 7 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

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Kane Williamson wife and family

Prior to series, Kane Williamson became far to a baby girl on Wednesday, December 16. cricketer took to his Instagram account and confirmed news for his fans.

Kane Williamson's wife, Sarah Raheem (w Williamson), was raised in England before shifting to New Zealand and is a nurse by profession. Both Kane and Sarah married each or in a private ceremony in vember this year. cricketer has t publicly revealed much about his love life and even his wedding was reportedly attended by only his family and close friends.

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16:41 IST, December 30th 2020