Kane Williamson was hailed as “world-class” after New Zealand’s record Test run-scorer orchestrated a dramatic last-ball win over Sri Lanka on a rain-disrupted final day in Christchurch on Monday. 

The thrilling triumph at the Hagley Oval scuppered Sri Lanka’s chances of making the World Test Championship final, handing the spot to India. In a helter-skelter finish, the only Sri Lankans not guarding the boundary for most of the closing 10 overs were the bowler and wicketkeeper as New Zealand chased down their target of 285.