NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Kane Williamson scripts history, becomes New Zealand's highest run-getter

New Zealand-England's second and final Test is living up to expectations. After following on, hosts New Zealand rode on Tom Latham's 83, former skipper Kane Williamson's 132 and Tom Blundell's 90 to be dismissed for 483; setting up a decent 258-run target for Ben Stokes & Co. at Basin Reserve, Wellington. Riding on Williamson's masterclass, Tim Southee-led Kiwis are in the contest at stumps on Day 4 (Monday).

Williamson, on the other hand, scripted historyduring his memorable knockby becoming NZ's highest run-getter in the red-ball format, surpassing Ross Taylor.

Most runs in Tests for New Zealand

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7787 - Kane Williamson*
7683 - Ross Taylor
7172 - Stephen Fleming
6453 - Brendon McCullum
5444 - Martin Crowe
5334 - Jon Wright
5038 - Tom Latham

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After Williamson got to the historicfeat, Taylor was quick to congratulate him and wrote on Twitter, "Congratulations Kane for becoming NZ’s highest Test run-scorer. This achievement is a testament to your hard work and dedication to Test Cricket, of (to) which I was privy to for a number of years. Here’s to many more ."

Williamson was just 29 away from surpassing Taylor's tally and as soon as he scored his 29th run, the entire crowd at the Basin Reserve gave him a standing ovation. The 32-year-old former captain didn't stop there and went on to slam a memorable ton to bring his side back into the match. Courtesy of his knock, NZ are breathing againand need nine more wickets, in defence of 258, on Day 5 of the final Test on Tuesday (February 28). Meanwhile, England require 210 more (currently being 48/1) for a series whitewash.