Top 3 performances of Kane Williamson in T20Is

New Zealand’s greatest all-time batter, Kane Williamson, has often been praised for his knocks in Test and ODIs. But his T20I numbers are also impressive, scoring over 2500 runs in 93 matches at a strike rate of 123.08 and an average of 33.44, with 18 fifties to his name. Williamson has played some brilliant T20I knocks over the years.

1. 95 (48) vs India, Hamilton, 2020

His highest T20I score of 95 off just 48 balls came against India in the third T20I of the 2020 series in Hamilton. Chasing a target of 180, Williamson held one end by smashing eight boundaries and six sixes. He kept New Zealand in the hunt throughout the chase, and single-handedly levelled the scores, taking the match to a Super Over. Though India eventually won in the tie-breaker, Williamson’s innings was the standout performance of the game.

2. 85 (48) vs Australia, Dubai, T20 World Cup Final 2021

The Tauranga-born produced a memorable knock in the 2021 T20 World Cup Final against Australia in Dubai. Despite New Zealand losing the toss and batting first, Williamson hammered 85 off 48 deliveries. He took on Australia’s bowling attack, hitting 10 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of over 177. Williamson’s innings was instrumental in taking New Zealand to 172/4. However, Australia chased the target successfully.

3. 73 (55) vs Bangladesh, Mount Maunganui, 2017

One of Kane Williamson’s most clinical T20I knocks came against Bangladesh in January 2017. Chasing a target of 142, Williamson guided the Black Caps to a six-wicket win with a 73-run innings off 55 balls. He laced his knock with five boundaries and two sixes. His captain’s knock steadied the innings after the team lost wickets in regular intervals. He was awarded the Player of the Match.

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