T20 World Cup 2022: Top 10 Kane Williamson memes after his sedate knock against Australia

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson faced the ire of fans after his sluggish knock against Australia on Saturday (October 22). The right-handed batter scored a run-a-ball 23 in the first Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

After being asked to bat first, Finn Allen (42 off 16 balls) got New Zealand off to a blazing start. He attacked from the onset by advancing at the Aussie quicks and scored runs at a brisk pace. Josh Hazlewood ended Allen's blitzkrieg in the fifth by cleaning him up with a wonderful yorker.

Kane Williamson walked to the crease with a score at 56/1 after 4.1 overs. He then put on a 69-run partnership with Devon Conway for the second wicket. However, he struggled with timing throughout his innings and looked out of sorts.

Conway was in great rhythm as he kept scoring swiftly at the other end and did not let the run-rate dip significantly due to Williamson's sluggish knock. Adam Zampa pulled Williamson out of his misery by dismissing him in the 13th over.

Fans immediately took to social media to express their disappointment over Kane Williamson's sedate knock against Australia. They accused him of dampening New Zealand's momentum after the openers' early burst in the powerplay.

Here are some of the best reactions:

Kane Williamson today https://t.co/sSVwEYVGxe

When it comes to consistency, Kane Williamson 🔥😍 #AUSvNZ https://t.co/WMsBP6Qbhx

Devon Conway and Kane Williamson batting: twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/ckM8QfsxZH

Kane Williamson 20*(19), with 100+ SR https://t.co/1xMqMbOfT6

Kane Williamson today #AUSvNZ https://t.co/sGULNUpdzp

Another day, another brilliant innings by Kane Williamson (23 off 23). Walked in with the run-rate close to 15. Got the run-rate down to 9.6 🔥

#AUSvNZ https://t.co/BvBK5l02Gy

23 off 23, Koi na... Smile kar dunga sab cover ho jayega!

#KaneWilliamson #T20WorldCup https://t.co/ajUK3nOyc2

Newzealand fans when Kane Williamson came to bat :)
#Crickettwitter #AUSvNZ #T20WorldCup https://t.co/e5B2KIdMut

Kane Williamson in T20 format
#T20WorldCup https://t.co/D9nZvEAsw3

Kane Williamson when NZ is going over 12 rpo https://t.co/tfMqjza6aO

Devon Conway's 92* lifts New Zealand to 200/3 against Australia

Conway anchored the innings perfectly with a brilliant knock. He looked well set for a century but was left stranded on 92* in the end.

Following Kane Williamson's departure, Glenn Phillips (12) and James Neesham (26*) supported Conway with mini contributions. Neesham ended the innings on a high with a six against Josh Hazlewood to help New Zealand reach 200/3.

In the bowling department, Hazlewood picked up two, while Adam Zampa scalped one wicket for the Aussies.