NZ vs AUS second Test | Williamson strikes half-century in his 100th Test as New Zealand takes lead against Australia
New Zealand’s Kane Williamson in action day 2 of the second Test against Australia in Christchurch on March 9, 2024.
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Kane Williamson gave the fans what they came for with a fighting half century in his 100th test Saturday on the second day of the second test between New Zealand and Australia. After his first innings ended in disappointment, Williamson delivered in his second with his 34th test half century from 105 balls in a 105-run partnership for the second wicket with Tom Latham. The pair steered New Zealand from 6-1 to 111-2, erasing Australia's first innings lead of 94, before Williamson was out for 51. At stumps New Zealand was 134-2 and led by 40 runs. Latham was 65 not out, his highest test score against Australia, and Rachin Ravindra was 11. “They are quali...