Durban's Super Giants sign Kane Williamson ahead of third SA20 season

The 33-year-old Williamson has scored over 18 000 runs in international cricket for the Black Caps across formats.

The stylish right-handed batter has an impressive record in T20s, having already accumulated 6442 runs from 254 matches playing around the world.

Williamson led New Zealand into four T20 World Cups, helping the Black Caps reach the final in 2021 and the semi-finals twice.

He also captained IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad to the final in the 2018 edition where was the top run-scorer that season with 735 runs.

Williamson will join a Super Giants squad that finished as runners-up last season and will be skippered by Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj and coached by Lance Klusener.

The Kiwi legend said: "Really excited to be a part of the SA20 this season with Durban's Super Giants.

"Looking forward to meeting Keshav, Lance and the boys, and playing in front of a packed house at Kingsmead. Can't wait!"

Williamson is the Super Giants' second pre-signing after the Durban franchise also brought in West Indies batter Brandon King.

The third season of the SA20 tournament will kick off on 9 January 2025 and run until 8 February.

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