Kane Williamson's Presence of Mind

But soon after the milestone, there was may be a blip in concentration for him as he was pinned in front by James Anderson on 102. He challenged the decision of the umpire only to be confirmed that he was plumb even as his team lost a crucial review. Nevertheless, it was a great innings from Williamson who nerves of steel when the other top order batsmen failed to convert the start.

Williamson's landmark ton highlights truncated day

Early start tomorrow: The good news is that play will start half an hour early on all the remaining days of the Test match. Not much to speak of today, except Williamson's record 18th Test century which propelled him to the top of NZ's Test-century-makers' list. On a track that was still seaming after England's capitulation, Williamson played a measured innings, showcasing watertight defence against the seaming ball and then unleashed his full array of strokes to race to a fluent hundred as the conditions flattened out. A sigh of relief for England, as they've managed to neutralize the Williamson threat with an inswinger from Anderson nipping him in front. Nicholls is stuck on 49, and he will resume his vigil at the crease tomorrow, about half an hour early (weather permitting).

Highest averages by Wicket Keepers in International Cricket

The stats suggest that not many wicketkeeper-batsmen have performed better with the bat than the new man at the crease for New Zealand, BJ Watling...That tongue-lashing from Anderson has done little to affect Nicholls concentration and the left-hander calmly plays out another maiden from Chris Woakes.

Williamson's fine innings comes to an end as Anderson traps him lbw

83.6 overs Anderson to Williamson, out Lbw!! That knee roll in front of middle. Anderson has sucked out some swing, some nip and Williamson, after all the troubles of trying to negotiate what's been more of Headingly has to go. Or does he? He decides to chance a review - why not - what's the point being captain otherwise. Swung in off that typical length, beat the inside edge comprehensively and it looks rather plumb. Williamson knows that, but after he loses the review. Williamson lbw b Anderson 102(220) [4s-11 6s-1]

Most Test centuries for New Zealand

That's the moment for Kane Williamson! A misfield at gully allows him to get through for the single he needed to bring up his 18th Test century, the most by any New Zealand player, going past Martin Crowe and Ross Taylor. Anderson was the bowler, back for an over to loosen up before the new ball and he certainly took a couple of balls to get going, Nicholls able to pull away a stiff delivery for four.

Kane Williamson smashed 18th century in Tests

77.5 overs Anderson to Williamson, 1 run, 18th Test hundred from KW, he also becomes the highest century makes in the history of New Zealand Test cricket. 'You are a champion', gushes Ian Smith, on air. No emotions from KW, not much of a celebration either, just removes his helmet and soaks in the cheering and applauses. Coming to the ball, it was a back of a length delivery outside off, Williamson dabbed it away towards second slip, the fielder can't stop it cleanly and the batsmen scamper across for a quick single