Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson shared a lighthearted moment with Dinesh Karthik during The Hundred 2025. Kane Williamson, playing for the London Spirit, gave an awkward handshake to the presenter during the post-match segment, and the video quickly went viral across social media platforms.
London Spirit secured their second win of The Hundred, defeating Trent Rockets by 21 runs on August 14. Williamson, who had struggled in the first three fixtures, returned to form with a vital knock. The batter scored 45 off 32 balls, including six boundaries and one six, to guide his side to a much-needed victory.
Kane Williamson’s Awkward Handshake With Presenter
Kane Williamson was involved in a funny moment during the post-match presentation of The Hundred 2025. While Kane was in conversation with the presenter, Dinesh Karthik joined them and exchanged a friendly handshake with the New Zealand batter.
As the discussion wrapped up, Williamson instinctively reached out to shake hands with the presenter, who was holding a mic and notes. He opted for a light elbow touch, making for a slightly awkward yet amusing gesture.
The playful exchange had everyone, including Williamson himself, in splits, and the clip quickly went viral on social media with fans loving the moment.
the video of the same posted by a user on Instagram below:
Kane Williamson Anchors London Spirit to 162/5 Against Trent Rockets
London Spirit posted a total of 162/5 in their allotted 100 balls at Lord’s after being asked to bat. They recovered from the early loss of David Warner, who scored just 6 runs off 5 balls. Jamie Smith smashed 52 off 34 deliveries, including two fours and four sixes.
Smith and Kane Williamson added 73 runs off 45 balls for the second wicket. Williamson scored 45 from 32 balls, hitting six boundaries and one six. Their partnership set the tone before both were dismissed in quick succession.
The middle order kept the momentum going, with Ashton Turner blasting 30 off 16 and Ollie Pope finishing unbeaten on 17 from just nine balls. The quick runs at the end helped Spirit post a competitive total to challenge the Trent Rockets.
Marcus Stoinis Fights Lone Battle as Trent Rockets Fall 21 Runs Short
Trent Rockets began the chase on a high note, with Tom Banton and Joe Root adding a 73-run opening stand from 52 balls. However, they lost control after their dismissals, and the required run rate soon began to climb.
The middle order faltered under pressure, losing four wickets in just 14 deliveries. Jamie Overton’s fiery short ball forced Tom Alsop to retire hurt with a bleeding nose. Richard Gleeson struck twice, dismissing Max Holden and Adam Hose, deepening the collapse.
Marcus Stoinis scored an unbeaten 35 from 22 balls, including four sixes, but didn’t get support at the other end. He had earlier recorded figures of 2/17 with the ball. His efforts went in vain as the Rockets were restricted to 141/6, falling 21 runs short in their first defeat of the season.
Openers Tom Banton and Root got London Spirit off to a strong start in their reply, putting on 73 for the first wicket, but Marcus Stoinis, who smashed four sixes, was the only other batter to make an impression.