Williamson Stars in Another Rainy Day

Barbados: Kane Williamson reached 150 for the first time in his Test career as he anchored a strong New Zealand second innings. The 23-year-old was in total control of his innings as he brought up his century, his highest Test score, and then toppled the 150 mark.

He found able partners in Jimmy Neesham (51) and BJ Watling (29) to take New Zealand to a lead of 307 heading into the final day.

Williamson and captain Brendon McCullum resumed on day four at 123-3 but the skipper only added two runs to his overnight score before he was gone lbw to Kemar Roach for 25.

Neesham and Williamson then built a very productive partnership that contributed 91 runs and featured two milestones. Firstly Williamson brought up his seventh Test century off 173 balls, celebrating in his typically low key way while his team-mates were on their feet in the pavilion.

Soon after Neesham collected his second half century of the match after 78 in the first innings. Sadly, he drove the next ball from Jason Holder straight to Kraigg Brathwaite at short cover - gone for 51 after a very entertaining innings featuring four sixes.

After lunch Williamson and his good mate BJ Watling continued their 79-run partnership until Watling was caught at point by Holder for 29 giving Roach his 100th Test wicket.

Williamson continued to knock off the milestones as he firstly overtook his highest Test score of 135 (against Sri Lanka in Colombo in November 2012) and then went on to the 150 mark before heavy rain stopped play midway through the second session.

There was a long delay before Williamson and Tim Southee resumed and looked to pick up the pace. Southee went for seven, popping a return catch to Jerome Taylor, while Mark Craig made his intentions clear by hitting the second ball he received for four.

Unfortunately the rain returned and brought play to an end for the day, with Williamson on 161 and Craig on four. The big questions for tomorrow are on overnight declarations, and the weather. BLACKCAPS fans will pray that Barbados plays ball and this enthralling series can be decided uninterrupted.

Tomorrow’s fifth day starts at the earlier time of 9.30am (1.30am NZ time).

Brief scores
New Zealand - 293 and 331 for 7 (Williamson 161*, Roach 4-55)
West Indies - 317
Status - New Zealand lead by 307 runs

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