Williamson scores 100 at Lord's

Kane Williamson hits another boundary in his innings of 132 against England at Lord's. Photo/Getty Images

I thought Kane Williamson would struggle to perform with the bat in the first test against England underway at Lord's in London.

He had just two games in the IPL with his last innings a score of 5 at Bangalore on April 13.

Two months of eating room service tikka masala and watching others play would affect anyone's preparation.

Right? No chance. Williamson's renowned training ethic is a special part of his success so he was mentally and physically ready.

In front of a full house in the unique setting of Lord's, the 24-year-old continued his remarkable run of form.

His first innings score of 132 was his 10th test century and takes his test average to 47.97 - even closer to the magic 50 mark that categorises the great players over time.

Lord's is a special place and Williamson is a special player.

It was also great to see three Mount Maunganui residents all playing for New Zealand in the test. Williamson, Trent Boult and Corey Anderson all live about an Anderson straight six from the ocean and continue to play a large part in keeping cricket's profile so high among the next generation of Western Bay cricketers.

Boult took four wickets in England's first innings but I am sure will be disappointed he missed out on a five-wicket bag and getting his name on the Lord's famous honour's board.

Maybe he can bowl New Zealand to victory tonight (10pm start NZ time).

Scores:
England 389, 74-2
New Zealand 523