Champions Trophy: Kane Williamson hits 15th ODI hundred in semis tie vs SA

New Zealand batters are having a field day against South Africa in the semi-final clash in the ICC Champions Trophy as Kane Williamson became the second Kiwi batter to complete his century at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore on March 5.

 

Williamson completed his 15th ODI hundred on the day within 91 deliveries as he showed some brilliant shot selection across the field against the Protea bowlers. Stitching up a 164-run partnership with opener Rachin Ravindra, Williamson continued to bat for the Kiwis and steered them towards a strong total in the final four clash. 

Control % at the time of reaching 100 in CT 2025
Player	Opponent	Location	Balls Faced	%
Shubman Gill	Bangladesh	Dubai	125	94.60%
Virat Kohli	Pakistan	Dubai	111	92.20%
Joe Root	Afghanistan	Lahore	98	92.00%
Kane Williamson	South Africa	Lahore	91	91.40%

 

 

  The former NZ skipper soon lost his wicket as Mulder got him at 102 runs.   

For New Zealand, it is a good sight to see their top-order performing day in and day out against the best bowling attacks in the marquee tournament.