Kane Williamson becomes 4th fastest to 19,000 international runs

Kane Williamson becomes 4th fastest to 19,000 runs in international cricket during Champions Trophy semi-final.

Kane Williamson added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the fourth-fastest batter to reach 19,000 international runs.

He achieved this feat during New Zealand’s Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore. The veteran right-hander reached the landmark in the 20th over with a single off Marco Jansen.

Williamson achieved the feat in 440 innings, trailing only Virat Kohli (399), Sachin Tendulkar (432), and Brian Lara (433). He is now the 16th player overall and the first New Zealander to reach the mark.

The former Kiwi skipper continued his fine form, bringing up his 48th ODI half-century off 62 balls while forging a century stand with Rachin Ravindra for the second wicket.

The ongoing match is Williamson’s 384th for New Zealand, where he has been the backbone of their batting since his debut in 2010. Across formats, he has amassed 9,276 Test runs at an average of 54.88, over 7,100 ODI runs at 49.11, and more than 2,500 T20I runs at a strike rate of 123.08.

Among New Zealand batters, Williamson now leads the all-time run charts, surpassing Ross Taylor (18,199) and Stephen Fleming (15,289).

Williamson’s form in 2025 has been crucial for the Black Caps, with 341 runs in seven innings at an average of 68.20, including a match-winning 133* against South Africa earlier in the year.

New Zealand will be hoping for another Williamson special as they look to secure a spot in the final against India on March 9 in Dubai.