David Warner, one of the most prolific batsmen in Australian cricket history, has bid adieu to international cricket after Australia’s disappointing exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Warner’s illustrious career has been marked by numerous records, milestones, and achievements across all three formats of the game – Test, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Test Career
Warner’s Test journey began in 2011, and he quickly established himself as a dominant force in the Australian team. He scored his maiden century against New Zealand in Hobart, carrying his bat through the fourth innings to secure a win for Australia.
His record-breaking performances continued throughout his Test career, including scoring three centuries at The WACA in Perth and becoming the first batsman to score three centuries against New Zealand.
Warner’s top score of 253 at The WACA was a testament to his ability to play monumental innings. He also holds the record for the fastest Test century by an Australian, scoring 69 balls off 124 deliveries against India. His consistent performances earned him a spot in the top 10 Test batsmen in the world.
ODI Career
Warner’s ODI career began with a bang, scoring a blistering 67 off just 29 balls against the West Indies in 2010. He continued to excel, setting records and milestones throughout his ODI career. He scored his maiden century against Sri Lanka at the Gabba, batting until the last ball to demonstrate his stamina and ability to anchor the innings.
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Warner’s form leading up to and during the ICC World Cup 2023 was exceptional, and he played a crucial role in Australia’s successful campaign. He finished as the top run-scorer for Australia, amassing 535 runs with two centuries and two half-centuries.
T20 Career
Warner’s T20 career has been marked by explosive innings, record-setting partnerships, and significant contributions to Australian cricket. He made his international debut against South Africa in 2009 and immediately made a mark by scoring 89 runs off just 43 balls.
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His partnership with Shane Watson was one of the most formidable opening pairs in T20I history, with the duo amassing over 1,000 runs together. Warner became the first Australian and sixth overall to reach 1,500 T20I runs, showcasing his consistency and longevity in the format.
Warner’s performance in the T20 World Cup 2021 was instrumental in Australia’s maiden T20 World Cup victory. He was named Player of the Tournament after amassing 289 runs with three half-centuries, including a crucial 53 in the final.
Statistics and Achievements
- Test: 8786 runs at an average of 44.6 and a strike rate of 70.2
- ODI: 6932 runs at an average of 45.01 and a strike rate of 97.26
- T20I: 3277 runs at an average of 33.44 and a strike rate of 142.48
- Fastest Test century: 69 balls off 124 deliveries against India
- First Australian to score three centuries at The WACA
- First batsman to score three centuries against New Zealand
- Sixth overall to score centuries in both innings of a Test match three times
- Fourth-fastest Test century: tied with four other players
David Warner will be remembered as one of the greats in Australian cricket history, leaving behind a legacy of incredible performances and records that will be hard to surpass.