Mon Dec 16 04:29:45 UTC 2024: ## Williamson’s Unlucky Self-Dismissal Stuns in Hamilton Test
**Hamilton, New Zealand:** The third and final test match between England and New Zealand took a bizarre turn today when New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was dismissed in highly unusual fashion. Williamson, who was looking set for a half-century, was undone by a perfectly solid defensive shot that inadvertently knocked his own stumps.
The incident occurred in the 59th over, with England’s Matthew Potts bowling. Williamson, on 44, attempted to defend a delivery. The ball deflected off his bat, onto his pad, and onto the stumps, resulting in a comical run out. The dismissal went viral on social media immediately.
Prior to this unusual dismissal, New Zealand had reached 315/9 at the close of play on day one, after England won the toss and elected to bowl. Tom Latham (63) and Mitchell Santner (50*) were the top scorers for the hosts. The match continues tomorrow.
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