Kane Williamson surpassed Ross Taylor to become New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer in Monday's second match against England.

Williamson, whose valiant comeback helped New Zealand survive day three, needed only three runs to surpass Taylor (7683). Williamson hit a boundary on Day 4 against England to become New Zealand's leading run-scorer. Taylor praised Williamson's dedication to red-ball cricket. "Congratulations, Kane, on becoming New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer.

This accomplishment is a testament to your hard work and dedication to Test Cricket, which I witnessed for many years. "Here's to many more," Taylor wrote on Twitter. On Day 3, Williamson batted for more than two hours, leading New Zealand to 202/3 with a 24-run lead at stumps. He and Daryl Mitchell helped the hosts extend their lead, and Williamson scored his 26th Test century shortly after lunch on Day 4.

New Zealand reached 325/5 with a 99-run lead over England at lunch. Williamson and Henry Nicholls put on a 55-run stand before Nicholls (29) was caught at slip off Ollie Robinson by Harry Brook.

Daryl Mitchell, who raced past his former captain to hit a fifty off 52 balls, joined Williamson. Meanwhile, after spending two and a half hours at the crease, Williamson scored his 34th Test half-century. Mitchell skied one to Joe Root to end the fifth-wicket stand of 75 runs.