David Warner becomes first Australian to achieve major feat in World Cup, joins exclusive club with Tendulkar and Rohit

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David Warner becomes first Australian to achieve major feat in World Cup

In the second semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 between Australia and South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, seasoned Australian opener David Warner made history. David Warner becomes first Australian to achieve major feat in World Cup. All eyes were on Warner, Australia’s top run scorer at the World Cup 2023, as run machine Virat Kohli increased his lead at the top of the batting charts.

In the low-scoring semi-final match, Pat Cummins’ team had to chase down South Africa’s tough 213 total, but openers Travis Head and Warner put up a 60-run partnership. Warner was anxious to capitalise on his start against the Proteas in the powerplay, smashing four sixes and a single four. But in the sixth over, Proteas spinner Aiden Markram claimed South Africa’s first wicket, sweeping aside the Australian opener.

Warner achieved a big feat in the World Cup at Eden Gardens

Warner hit 29 off of 18 balls while batting at a strike rate of 161.11 against the South African team in Kolkata. Despite a forgettable performance, Australian opener Warner crossed the 500-run threshold for the second time in the World Cup. During the 2019 World Cup, Warner ascended the ‘Mount 500’ for the first time. In addition to Warner, the other players who have scored 500 or more runs for Australia in a single World Cup are Ricky Ponting (2007), Matthew Hayden (2007), and Aaron Finch (2019).

Warner joins the special club of Rohit and Sachin!

Warner holds the distinction of being the sole third batter to score 500 runs or more in two World Cups. The incredible accomplishment was previously accomplished by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar in the ICC World Cup competitions in 1996 and 2003. In two World Cup campaigns, Indian captain Rohit has also amassed 500 or more runs. Over 500 runs have been scored by the 36-year-old Indian opener in the 2019 and 2023 World Cups.

Warner of Australia has scored 528 runs in 10 games during the 2023 ICC World Cup. At the India World Cup, the Australian opener has hit two hundreds and two half-centuries for the five-time champions. India will play South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2023 on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium as the winners of the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa will play.


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