Tue Dec 17 00:57:45 UTC 2024: ## Williamson Makes History with Fifth Consecutive Hamilton Century
**Hamilton, New Zealand** – New Zealand captain Kane Williamson etched his name into the annals of cricket history, scoring his 33rd Test century in the second innings of the third Test against England at Seddon Park on December 16th. This remarkable achievement marks the first time a player has scored centuries in five consecutive Test matches at the same venue.
Williamson’s century, a robust 156 runs off 137 balls, included a decisive six, and came as New Zealand battled to avoid a series whitewash. His incredible run at Seddon Park now includes scores of 200, 104, 251, 133, and 156 in his last five matches at the ground. This brings his total of Test centuries at Hamilton to seven, putting him in elite company alongside players like Michael Clarke, Joe Root, and Mahela Jayawardene.
The feat is even more impressive considering Williamson is only the third-fastest player to reach 33 Test centuries, surpassing greats like Ricky Ponting and only trailing Sachin Tendulkar. He achieved this milestone in just 186 innings.
Beyond his Hamilton dominance, Williamson has also become the first New Zealander to score 20 Test centuries on home soil, and he’s tied with Ross Taylor for the most international centuries (24) by a New Zealander at home. His remarkable consistency puts him among the all-time greats, alongside players like Jacques Kallis and Kumar Sangakkara, who have achieved similar feats of dominance at single venues. Williamson’s incredible run continues to solidify his place among cricket’s elite batsmen.
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