Kane Williamson scored a century on the first day of the first Test played against South Africa at the Bay Oval. With this century, he left Virat Kohli, the star batsman of the Indian cricket team, behind. By the end of the game, Williamson had scored 112* runs. With this century, the New Zealand batsman has not only defeated Virat Kohli but also former Australian batsman Sir Don Bradman.
In fact, the 100th against South Africa was Williamson’s 30th 100th century of his Test career. While Virat Kohli has scored 29 centuries in his Test career so far. Additionally, former Australian legend Sir Don Bradman also scored 29 Test centuries in his career. With this century, Williamson has equaled Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Matthew Hayden and Joe Root.
Williamson is the fourth batsman to score 30 centuries in the shortest Test innings. In this matter, he has outpaced former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. Ponting scored his 30th century in his 170th Test innings. Williamson, on the other hand, scored his 30th century in his 169th Test innings. Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar tops the list after scoring his 30th Test century in 159 innings.
In the first Test of the two-match series, South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl. New Zealand, who came to bat first, had 258/2 runs at the end of the first day. Rachin Ravindra with 118* and Kane Williamson with 112* are present at the goal circle. The team lost two wickets in the form of Devon Conway (01) and Tom Latham (20).