New Zealand v South Africa: Kane Williamson seals win for hosts with seventh century in seven Tests
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Williamson has scored seven centuries in his past 12 Test innings
Second Test, Hamilton (day four): |
South Africa 242 (De Swardt 64; O'Rourke 4-59) & 235 (Bedingham 110; O'Rourke 5-34) |
New Zealand 211 (Piedt 5-89) & 269-3 (Williamson 133*, Young 60*) |
New Zealand won by seven wickets |
Kane Williamson scored his seventh century in as many Tests to lead New Zealand to a seven-wicket victory in the second Test against South Africa.
Williamson scored an unbeaten 133 from 260 balls in Hamilton to steer the Black Caps home in pursuit of 267.
Tom Latham fell to leave the hosts 53-2 but Williamson put on 64 with Rachin Ravindra and 152 unbeaten with Will Young, who ended 60 not out.
It means New Zealand win the series against the under-strength Proteas 2-0.
Williamson's century is his 32nd in Tests and moves him level with Australia's Steve Smith as the most among active players. England's Joe Root is next on 30.
Williamson has reached 32 hundreds in fewer innings than any player in Test history, taking two fewer innings than Smith's 174.
Australia great Ricky Ponting took 176 innings, while India legend Sachin Tendulkar, who hit a record 51 Test tons, took 179 innings.
The 33-year-old is now joint 11th on the all-time list of Test century makers, one behind former England opener Alastair Cook's haul of 33.
The Black Caps' tricky target was set up by South Africa's David Bedingham, who scored 110 in his first Test century on day three, but Williamson ensured it was not enough.