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U19 Cricket World Cup: Batter Kane Williamson and right-arm medium-fast bowler Tim Southee marked their 100th Test appearance for New Zealand here on Friday.

New Zealand's leading Test run-scorer and their second-highest wicket-taker in the format became just the fifth and sixth BlackCaps players to reach the 100-Test milestone during the second Test against Australia at Hagley Oval.

"It’s a huge feat to not only keep your form for a dozen years or so that you need to get through to play 100 Test matches, but to keep your body in that kind of shape there’s always new guys coming through," Australia skipper Pat Cummins praised Southee ahead of the Test. "He’s maintained his standards to be at the top of his game."