Australia’s greatest player, David Warner, is about to wrap up his glorious Test career as the team’s fifth-highest run scorer. He’s scored an astonishing 8’695 runs at an excellent average of 44.58 in what looks to be his final Test participation in the ongoing series against Pakistan. He will go down as the greatest opener of all time, surpassing all previous records held by previous players in this crucial batting position.
During his penultimate Test match at the legendary MCG, David Warner impressively eclipsed the tough Matthew Hayden’s record of 8’625 runs, solidifying his place as the most successful Australian opener in Test cricket history. With 26 centuries to his name, the Australian opener is second only to Hayden in the record books for most centuries made by an opener from Australia.
When he was first labeled as a limited-overs specialist, the 37-year-old shocked everyone by posting an incredible test record that places him fourth among the format’s most productive openers ever. His impressive strike rate of 70.31 demonstrates that he was able to translate his aggressive style from domestic cricket into Test matches. His strike rate is the second lowest of all 35 hitters with 8000 or more Test runs, only behind Virender Sehwag.
Another thing that sets the southpaw apart is his propensity for centuries. He has amassed an amazing 26 centuries, well surpassing the next closest competitor, Dimuth Karunaratne, in this regard. The majority of his batting ability was demonstrated at home, when he amassed 5’336 runs at an incredible average of 58.63, surpassing the averages of all other openers with over 3’000 runs at home. Still, he was unable to duplicate the dominance he saw on Australian pitches during his overseas stint, as he amassed 3’348 runs at an average of 32.50.
Since Gabba’s century in the Ashes, David Warner has reached his peak.
When David Warner scored an Ashes century at the Gabba in 2013–14, his Test career took off and he reached previously unheard-of levels of excellence. From that crucial Ashes series until the end of the home season in 2015-16, his abilities lifted him to the status of not only Australia’s first opener but also placed him among the world’s best batters. His aggressive style was complemented by a powerful strike rate of 81.49, which further cemented his place among cricket’s top players. He amassed 3’066 runs at an incredible average of 62.57 over 27 tests.
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