Williamson surpasses Taylor as New Zealand's most prolific test batter

Kane Williamson became New Zealand's leading run-scorer in tests on Monday, eclipsing Ross Taylor on day four of the second test against England in Wellington.

The former New Zealand captain hit England paceman James Anderson through midwicket for four with the fourth ball of the morning at the Basin Reserve to pass Taylor's previous

record of 7,683 runs.New Zealand resumed on 202 for three in the morning, needing 24 runs to make England bat again after visiting captain Ben Stokes enforced the follow-on on day three.

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