Williamson becomes New Zealand’s leading ODI World Cup run-getter

• Kane Williamson sets record as top ODI World Cup run-scorer for New Zealand.
• Surpasses Stephen Fleming with 1084 runs in 24 innings.
• Williamson’s 95-run inning in 2023 World Cup highlights his excellence.

In a thrilling league stage match against Pakistan at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, New Zealand’s cricket captain, Kane Williamson, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the highest run-scorer in ICC ODI World Cup history for the BlackCaps. Williamson’s outstanding performance during this match was nothing short of exceptional.

Williamson’s incredible feat came as he faced Hasan Ali’s short delivery and dispatched it for a boundary, propelling his score to an impressive 95 runs. Throughout his innings, the 33-year-old displayed remarkable skill and composure, facing 79 balls with grace and precision.

With this extraordinary accomplishment, Kane Williamson surpassed the legendary Stephen Fleming, who had previously held the record for the highest number of runs scored by a New Zealand player in World Cup history. Stephen Fleming had amassed a total of 1075 runs across 33 innings in the prestigious tournament. In contrast, Williamson now stands at the summit of this illustrious list with 1084 runs, all achieved in just 24 innings, showcasing his consistency and prowess as a batsman.

However, despite his remarkable innings, Kane Williamson narrowly missed out on securing his third World Cup century. He was dismissed for a valiant 95 runs in the 35th over, a brilliant effort that came to an end when he was caught out off Iftikhar Ahmed’s delivery.

New Zealand Cricket wasted no time in celebrating this significant achievement, taking to social media to announce, “Kane Williamson’s 95 runs today made him the team’s leading @cricketworldcup run-scorer. Williamson overtook Stephen Fleming (1075 runs) in top spot,” and fans around the world joined in the celebrations.

In the 2023 World Cup, Kane Williamson showcased his batting prowess by accumulating 173 runs in just two matches. What makes this statistic even more remarkable is his impressive average of 173, reflecting his consistency and ability to perform under pressure. His highest individual score of 95 in this match against Pakistan not only contributed significantly to New Zealand’s campaign but also added another feather to his illustrious cap.

Despite his fantastic performances, injuries unfortunately forced Kane Williamson to miss a significant portion of the competition, leaving fans to ponder what could have been. Nevertheless, his contribution to New Zealand’s cricket legacy is unquestionable, and his latest milestone in becoming the highest run-scorer in ICC ODI World Cup history for the BlackCaps solidifies his place as one of the finest batsmen in the modern era.

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