“Khoyi hui form waapas lane ke liye Pakistan tour karen” – Fans react as Kane Williamson becomes first New Zealand batter to reach 25 Test tons

Star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson brought up his 25th Test century against Pakistan on Day 3 (December 28) of the ongoing Karachi Test. The right-hander reached the landmark in 206 balls, which featured 11 boundaries. He also shared crucial partnerships with Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell to put the visitors in the driving seat.

2⃣5⃣th Test ton for Kane Williamson 👊

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Williamson has now become the first-ever non-Asian player to score a Test century in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. With 25 tons, he also eclipsed Greg Chappell, Mohammad Yusuf, and Viv Richards (24 hundreds each).

Kane Williamson becomes the first ever non-Asian player to score a Test hundred in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Allan Border scored a Test hundred in IND, PAK, SL while Bangladesh wasn't a Test nation during his career.
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The former New Zealand captain has joined Steve Smith, Joe Root, and Virat Kohli with 25 or more tons on the Fab 4 list.

Kane Williamson becomes the first New Zealand player to score 25 Test hundreds, and the 25th overall.

Fans were delighted to witness a masterclass of a knock from Kane Williamson.

Here are some of the best Twitter reactions:

25th Test Hundred for Kane Williamson😍😍
Thanks saifi bhai😇❣️
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Sensational century by Kane Williamson against Pakistan! His 25th in test career and 5th against Pakistan. What a knock!
#PAKvNZ #PakvsNZ https://t.co/CBKIJcpdLF

Most international Hundreds by active players:-

• Virat Kohli - 72
• David Warner - 45
• Joe Root - 44
• Rohit Sharma - 41
• Steve Smith - 41
• Kane Williamson - 38*

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Kane Williamson is easily the greatest test batsman of this generation after Steve Smith

@_FaridKhan •Pakistani journalists, when Babar Azam scored a century:-
King, better than Don Bradman.

•Pakistani journalists , when Tom and Kane Williamson scored a century: - Flat pitch, no support for bowlers.

Kane Williamson - What a player! https://t.co/6uaTFk8O0h

kane williamson becomes the first member of fab 4 to score a century in Pakistan, nice.

Kane Williamson scores his 25th test century after a year or two.

Williamson at number 3 in test is always magical.
One of the finest New Zealand batsman finds himself in an ElITE List https://t.co/1dNTmeCgOg

Apni khoyi hui form waapas laane ke liye pakistan tour karen. In other news Kane Williamson scored a century after almost 2 years.

Kane Williamson has now scored a Test hundred in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Pakistan. He's conquered Asia 👑 #PAKvNZ

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Kane Williamson's ton helps New Zealand level up with Pakistan in Karachi Test

Clinical batting performances from Kane Williamson (unbeaten 105), Tom Latham (113), and Devon Conway (92) have helped New Zealand dominate Pakistan in the Karachi Test. Tom Blundell (47) and Daryl Mitchell (42) also contributed to the total. The visitors were 440/6 after Day 3, with a two-run lead. They will look to take at least a 100-run lead in their first innings.

💯 for Kane Williamson! His 25th in Test cricket. 206 balls, 322 minutes, 11 fours.
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Abrar Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan with three wickets. Nauman Ali bagged two scalps, while Mohammad Wasim Jr. also picked up a wicket.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Babar Azam (161), Agha Salman (103), and Sarfaraz Ahmed (86) helped the hosts reach 438 in 130.5 overs. Tim Southee emerged as the pick of the bowlers with three scalps, while Ajaz Patel, Michael Bracewell, and Ish Sodhi shared a couple of wickets each. Neil Wagner also bagged a wicket.

Pakistan will look to come back strongly in the second innings to avoid losing another Test at home. Babar Azam and Co. recently lost the three-Test series against England 0-3.