Tim Southee Reaches 2,000 Test Runs Milestone

New Zealand’s Test captain and fast bowler, Tim Southee, achieved a significant milestone by reaching 2,000 Test runs during the first Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. Now, he’s in the same league as cricket greats Richard Hadlee and Daniel Vettori.

Scoring 35 in the First Innings
In the Kiwis’ first innings, Southee scored 35 runs off 62 balls, including three boundaries.
He’s now the third player from New Zealand to get more than 2,000 Test runs and take over 300 wickets, just like Hadlee and Vettori did.

Career Snapshot
With 95 Tests under his belt, Southee boasts 2,011 runs at an average of 16.21, including six half-centuries in 135 innings. His best score to date is 77*. Hadlee and Vettori, the cricket stars, also had amazing records, creating a strong impact in New Zealand cricket history.

Match Highlights
The first Test saw the Kiwis finishing their innings at 317, securing a narrow lead of seven runs over Bangladesh’s 310. Kane Williamson’s remarkable century (104 off 205 balls) played a pivotal role, supported by contributions from Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, and Southee.

Bowling Highlights
In Bangladesh’s first innings, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hosein Shanto, and Mominul Haque contributed to a 300-plus total. Glenn Phillips led the Kiwi bowling attack with figures of 4/53, supported by Kyle Jamieson and Ajaz Patel with two wickets each, and contributions from Southee and Ish Sodhi.

Noteworthy Performances
While Taijul Islam (4/109) and Mominul Haque (3/4) stood out as the top performers with the ball for Bangladesh, the match showcased impressive individual and team efforts from both sides.