Delhi: The New Zealand cricket team is playing a Test series on Sri Lanka tour, where the Kiwis may be in a difficult situation, but their legendary batsman Kane Williamson has set a big record. In this match, Williamson has left behind the great Indian batsman Virat Kohli and has scored more runs than him in Test cricket.
Kane has completed 8881 runs in Test cricket, while Kohli has 8871 runs in his name. In this match against Sri Lanka, Williamson was out twice in the same day. On the third day, he was out for 7 runs at 10:25 am, and then after the follow-on at 2:15 pm, he returned to the pavilion after scoring 46 runs.
Virat Kohli vs Kane Williamson: Test Records
In Test cricket, Kane Williamson has scored 8881 runs in 180 innings of 102 matches at an average of 54.48, which includes 32 centuries. His highest score is 251 runs.
At the same time, Virat has scored 8871 runs in 193 innings of 115 matches at an average of 48.74 and scored 29 centuries. However, Virat Kohli can play big innings in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh and can go ahead in this race again.
FAQ
Virat Kohli or Kane Williamson, who is better?
Virat Kohli’s average in T20 Internationals is 51.5, while Williamson’s is 32.59, therefore, while both Kohli and Williamson will be considered great players of the modern era of international cricket.
Who is better Smith or Kohli in Test?
Steve Smith is considered a better test batsman than Virat Kohli.Smith’s average in Test cricket is 60.11 while Kohli’s average in Test cricket is 49.96.