Kane Williamson Surpasses Virat Kohli in Test Runs

Kane Williamson has surpassed Virat Kohli to become the third highest run-scorer in Test cricket among active players, achieving this milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Williamson's innings of 46 runs in the second innings was crucial, as he needed only 36 runs to overtake Kohli's total of 8,871 runs. Despite a challenging series, where he had previously scored just 7 runs in the first innings, this achievement marks a turnaround in their ongoing rivalry, which Kohli had led for six years. With 8,881 runs from 102 Tests at an average above 54, Williamson is now just behind Joe Root and Steve Smith in the all-time rankings. Kohli, who has 8,871 runs from 114 Tests, has struggled recently, scoring only 81 runs in his last three matches. The competition between these two cricketing giants continues to captivate fans and highlights their significant contributions to the sport.