David Warner, one of Australia’s most accomplished batters, bid farewell to his international career after a disappointing exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup. Warner played his final international innings against India, scoring a run-a-ball six in Australia’s 24-run defeat. He finished his career with 178 runs at an average of 29.66 and a strike rate of 139.06, a testament to his incredible 15-year international career.
Throughout his storied career, Warner was marked by breathtaking and match-winning knocks, especially in T20I cricket. He finished as Australia’s second all-time leading scorer across formats with 18,995 runs and 49 centuries in 383 games. Warner’s swashbuckling style of play and ability to adapt to different situations earned him a reputation as one of the most feared and respected batsmen in the game. He was known for his versatility as a middle-order batsman, showcasing his skills in various series and tournaments.
David Warner (Via David Warner/Twitter)
One of the highlights of Warner’s international career was his blistering 72 against India in the opening game of the Super Eight stage of the 2010 T20 World Cup in the West Indies. He took the Indian bowlers to task, smashing two fours and seven maximums to propel Australia to a massive 184/5 in 20 overs. Warner’s debut for Australia was marked by a stunning 89* off 43 deliveries against South Africa in 2009, where he cut and pulled at will, racing to a half-century off a mere 19 deliveries.
Warner’s final hurrah came in the 2021 T20 World Cup final, where he scored a sensational 53 off 38 deliveries to help Australia complete the mission by eight wickets in the penultimate over. He was also the Player of the Tournament for finishing as the second-leading run-scorer with 289 runs at an average of 48 in seven innings. As a testament to his remarkable career, Warner will be remembered as one of the greatest batsmen in Australian cricket history.
