Kane Williamson ended a 2,063-day wait for an ODI century by scoring an unbeaten 133 runs off 113 balls against South Africa in Lahore during the Pakistan Tri-Series on February 10, 2025. This was his 14th ODI century, with his previous one being 148 runs against the West Indies during the 2019 World Cup.
Kane Williamson’s Century After 22 Innings
Match Details:
- Match: New Zealand vs South Africa
- Tournament: Pakistan Tri-Series 2025
- Date: February 10, 2025
- Venue: Lahore
- Result: New Zealand won by 6 wickets
Century Highlights:
- Runs Scored: 133*
- Balls Faced: 113
- Strike Rate: 117.7
- Fours: 13
- Sixes: 2
- Partnerships: Crucial stand with Daryl Mitchell
Key Records & Milestones:
- First ODI century in 2,063 days (last in 2019 World Cup vs WI)
- Reached 7,000+ ODI runs (2nd fastest after Hashim Amla)
- Broke the Fab Four’s ODI century drought (Kohli, Smith, Root)
- Helped New Zealand qualify for the Tri-Series final
In achieving this century, Williamson surpassed the 7,000 ODI runs milestone in 159 innings, making him the second-fastest player to do so, just behind Hashim Amla (150 innings) and ahead of Virat Kohli (161 innings).
His innings included 13 fours and 2 sixes, leading New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over South Africa and securing their spot in the tri-series final.
This century also marked the end of a significant drought among the ‘Fab Four’ batsmen—Williamson, Virat Kohli, Joe Root, and Steve Smith—who had not scored an ODI century in recent years.