Williamson ton drives NZ to first Test sequence win over South Africa

Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten century as New Zealand chased down a victory goal of 267 to beat South Africa by seven wickets on the fourth day of the second Test on Friday and clinch a primary ever sequence win over the Proteas.

South Africa, severely depleted with most of its prime gamers again house enjoying the SA20 event, battled onerous to even up the sequence at 1-1 however was unable to make adequate inroads into the house batting order.

Williamson’s affected person 133, his thirty second take a look at century, was the mainstay of the Black Caps innings and a partnership of 152 with Will Young (60 not out) received them over the road in what was a report fourth-innings run chase in a take a look at at Seddon Park.

New Zealand moved to the highest of the World Test Championship standings with their first-test win in Mount Maunganui and subsequent host reigning champions Australia in a two-match sequence beginning in Wellington on Feb. 29.

Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com

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