Renowned Australian opener David Warner created history in the opening match of the 2023 World Cup against Australia and India. Warner scored a spectacular performance that bested the records of cricket greats Sachin Tendulkar as well as AB de Villiers despite not reaching his half-century.
David Warner’s Gritty Knock
David Warner, the captain of Australia’s batting order, put together a resilient work, scoring 41 runs off 52 deliveries. Warner’s effort was crucial to Australia’s campaign even though he fell short of the fifty-run threshold.
Breaking Tendulkar and De Villiers’ Record
Warner’s record-breaking accomplishment is what distinguishes his inning. In the 50-over version of the ICC World Cup, he amassed 1,000 runs faster than any other player, doing so in just 19 innings. This milestone exceeded the mark shared by Sachin Tendulkar plus AB de Villiers, who each accomplished it in 20 innings. Additionally, it took batting legends Viv Richards as well as Sourav Ganguly 21 innings to reach this mark.
Historic Moment in India
This accomplishment is all the more special because Warner accomplished it in his first game of the One Day International (ODI) World Cup in India.
Rohit Sharma in Contention
Although Warner’s accomplishment is indeed exceptional, Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, is in the running to break this record. In order to break Warner’s record, Rohit requires just 22 more runs after accumulating 978 in 17 innings.
David Warner’s achievement adds a new chapter to the ICC World Cup’s history and highlights the talent and brilliance of these cricketing superstars.
Article by Debanjana Talukdar
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