When Kane Williamson faces James Anderson, it’s a match-up between one of the best batters and one of the greatest fast bowlers in cricket history. Williamson is known for his calm and steady batting, while Anderson is famous for his swing and control. Over the years, these two have faced each other many times, especially in Test matches.
In this article, we’ll look at their head-to-head stats to understand how this exciting battle has played out and who has performed better.
Kane Williamson vs James Anderson Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Across all international formats, James Anderson has dismissed Kane Williamson 11 times—9 times in Tests and 2 times in ODIs. In total, Williamson has faced 502 deliveries from Anderson and scored 196 runs, with 412 of those balls being dots.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 166 | 446 | 9 | 373 | 23 | 0 | 18.4 | 37.0 |
ODI | 30 | 56 | 2 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 15.0 | 53.6 |
Total | 196 | 502 | 11 | 412 | 26 | 0 | 33.4 | 90.6 |
Kane Williamson vs James Anderson: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Test Cricket
In the longest format, the battle is more stretched—and more telling. Williamson has scored 166 runs off 446 balls, with 373 dot balls, and has been dismissed 9 times by Anderson.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2013 | 75 | 198 | 3 | 168 | 11 | 0 | 25.0 | 37.9 |
2015 | 28 | 80 | 1 | 68 | 4 | 0 | 28.0 | 35.0 |
2018 | 27 | 63 | 2 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 13.5 | 42.9 |
2021 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4.00 | 40.0 |
2022 | 9 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 0 | - | 30.0 |
2023 | 23 | 65 | 2 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 11.5 | 35.4 |
Total | 166 | 446 | 9 | 373 | 23 | 0 | 18.44 | 37.2 |
Kane Williamson vs James Anderson: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODI Cricket
Their encounters in ODIs have been limited but no less telling. Williamson has scored 30 runs from 56 balls, with 39 dot deliveries, and has been dismissed twice.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2013 | 28 | 51 | 2 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 14.0 | 54.9 |
2015 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | – | 40.0 |
Total | 30 | 56 | 2 | 39 | 3 | 0 | 15.0 | 53.6 |
Verdict: Kane Williamson vs James Anderson Who Has the Edge?
Kane Williamson is known for his calmness and technique, but James Anderson’s mastery of swing and control has consistently troubled him.
Across formats, Anderson has dismissed Williamson 11 times, and kept his average well below his career standards, especially in Test cricket. It's fair to say that in this head-to-head battle, James Anderson holds the edge.
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