15 years after debut, Kane Williamson registers his first-ever golden duck in ODIs | Cricket News – The Times of India
NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson registered his first-ever golden duck in ODIs during the opening match against England at Mount Maunganui, falling to Brydon Carse on the very first ball of his innings while chasing 224.The rare dismissal stood out in Williamson’s illustrious ODI career — before this game, he had recorded only five ducks in 165 innings, with just two coming since 2010. His previous duck dated back to 2016.England had earlier recovered from a disastrous 33 for 5 to post a competitive 223, courtesy of a remarkable counter-attacking innings from Harry Brook. New Zealand’s chase stumbled early, slipping to 12 for 2 after Williamson’s wicket, and further to 66 for 4 following Tom Latham’s departure.
This match marked Williamson’s first international appearance since the Champions Trophy 2025 final against India, where he managed 11 off 14 balls before falling to Kuldeep Yadav.At 35, Williamson now features for New Zealand on a part-time contract, carefully picking his international assignments. Earlier this year, he opted out of several national fixtures — including Tests — to focus on county cricket and The Hundred.The golden duck came when Williamson, batting at No.3, edged a full delivery from Carse to the keeper, leaving New Zealand in early trouble in what turned into a difficult chase.
