Australian opener David Warner’s remarkable journey reached a new milestone during the ICC World Cup match against New Zealand at Dharamshala. The 36-year-old not only demonstrated his prowess with the bat but also secured his place as the fourth-highest run-scorer in ICC World Cup history, surpassing none other than India’s Virat Kohli.
In the match against New Zealand, Warner exhibited an incredible display of cricketing prowess. His blistering innings saw him amass 81 runs from just 65 balls, adorned with five boundaries and six towering sixes. The Australian opener’s incredible batting form was evident, and his runs came at a staggering strike rate of 124.61.
Warner’s journey to becoming the fourth-highest run-scorer in ICC World Cup history is extraordinary. He has featured in 24 World Cup matches, accumulating 1,405 runs at an astonishing average of 63.86 and a formidable strike rate of nearly 102. This remarkable tally includes six centuries, the highest by any Australian cricketer, and four half-centuries. Warner’s best individual score in the World Cup stands at a monumental 178 runs.
In the ongoing ICC World Cup, Warner has been in scintillating form. In just six matches, he has already scored 413 runs at an impressive average of 68.33 and a commanding strike rate of over 112. His performance in the tournament boasts two centuries and a half-century, with his highest score reaching 163 runs.
In reaching this milestone, David Warner overtook the Indian cricketing maestro Virat Kohli. While Kohli has scored 1,384 runs in 31 World Cup matches, maintaining an average of 55.36, Warner’s remarkable consistency and explosive performances have propelled him past this milestone.
As David Warner secures his position as the fourth-highest run-scorer in ICC World Cup history, it is worth noting that he now stands alongside some of the greatest names in cricket. The top three positions are held by legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Kumar Sangakkara, each of whom left an indelible mark on the World Cup stage.
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- Sachin Tendulkar scored 2,278 runs in 45 matches at an average of 56.95, with six centuries and 15 half-centuries.
- Australia’s Ricky Ponting amassed 1,743 runs in 46 matches, boasting an average of 45.86, with five centuries and six half-centuries.
- Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara recorded 1,532 runs in 37 matches, maintaining an average of 56.74, accompanied by five centuries and seven half-centuries.
Warner’s record-breaking innings against New Zealand was part of a thrilling encounter. The Australian team, propelled by a magnificent 175-run opening partnership between Travis Head (109) and David Warner, posted 388 runs in 49.2 overs. Contributions from lower-middle-order batters, including Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, and skipper Pat Cummins, powered Australia’s commanding score.
The New Zealand bowling attack made a commendable effort, with Glenn Phillips and Trent Boult being the standout performers, claiming three wickets each. Mitchell Santner secured two wickets, while Matt Henry and James Neesham chipped in with one wicket apiece.
