David Warner was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance with the bat in the recently concluded CWC ODI match between Australia and Pakistan. His knock of 163 runs off 124 balls was one of the best ODI innings of recent times, and it helped Australia post a massive total of 367 runs in 50 overs.
David Warner:
David Warner century
Warner was in scintillating form from the start, hitting boundaries all over the ground. He reached his century in just 103 balls, and his partnership with Marsh was the foundation of Australia’s victory.
Warner’s knock was characterized by his aggressive approach and his ability to hit boundaries at will. He started off cautiously, but once he got his eye in, he began to take on the Pakistani bowlers. He hit 14 fours and 9 sixes in his innings, and he was particularly severe on the short-pitched deliveries.
Warner’s innings
Warner’s innings helped Australia to build a strong foundation, and it allowed the other batsmen to play freely. Mitchell Marsh scored a century as well, and the duo put on a partnership of 259 runs for the opening wicket. Australia eventually posted a total of 367 runs, which was too much for Pakistan to chase down.
Warner’s performance was all the more remarkable considering that he had been struggling for form in recent months. However, he found his form back at the right time, and he played a key role in Australia’s victory. He was rightly name the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
