Kane Williamson retires from T20Is: See his career stats and records

By Kaif - Nov 02, 2025 10:20 AM
Last updated on Nov 02, 2025 10:23 AM

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Kane Williamson retires from T20Is: See his career stats and records: New Zealand's legendary batsman Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 International cricket. His decision, made just three months before the 2026 T20 World Cup, is a major blow to the New Zealand team, as he was one of the team's most experienced players. He will now focus on Test and ODI cricket.

Kane Williamson, known as "The Gentleman," gave New Zealand cricket a new direction in the T20 format. His decision to retire was made with the aim of providing the team with "clarity" for the future, so that younger players can get adequate opportunities before the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, he will continue his 50-over and Test cricket career.

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Kane Williamson's T20 International Career

Kane Williamson played many memorable innings for New Zealand in his 13-year-long T20 International career. The statistics below tell the full story of his T20 International (T20I) career, which he began in October 2011:

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Kane Williamson's key T20I achievements and Records

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• Run Machine: Williamson has scored 2,575 runs in 90 innings, making him the highest run-scorer for New Zealand.
• Consistency: An impressive average of 33.01 shows his consistent performance, while his strike rate (122.98) in T20 cricket reflects his ability to adapt to the situation.
• Captaincy Legacy: He led New Zealand to the final of the 2021 T20 World Cup and the semi-finals in 2016 and 2022. His brilliant innings of 85 runs against Australia in the 2021 final is still remembered.

Why did Kane Williamson retire from T20Is?

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Williamson made this decision after receiving a flexible central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC). He wants to spend more time with his family and is also keen to play in franchise T20 leagues around the world.

In his statement, Williamson said, "This is the right time for both me and the team. It provides clarity for the team to move forward and their next major goal, which is the T20 World Cup 2026."

Kane Williamson's departure from T20Is will leave a huge void in New Zealand cricket, but the legacy of the standards and calm leadership he set will endure. He will be remembered in the cricket world as a player who always kept the spirit of the game above everything else.

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