Australian opening batter David Warner has announced his retirement from ODI cricket ahead of his upcoming farewell Test in Sydney. Warner will feature in his 112th and final Test against Pakistan, starting from January 3rd.
Warner has a celebrated career in Test, scoring 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries.
Let’s take a look at five of the best Test innings from David Warner’s career in red-ball cricket, since his debut in 2011.
123* v New Zealand in Hobart
David Warner’s journey into Test cricket saw him achieve a memorable milestone in just his second Test, securing his maiden century during Australia’s close chase against New Zealand in Hobart. While the team fell just shy of victory, Warner’s resolute innings earned him the Player of the Match recognition, affirming his potential at the highest level.
180 v India in Perth
Amid doubts about his Test capabilities, Warner’s fiery innings against India at the WACA ground in Perth silenced critics. Forming a formidable opening partnership with Ed Cowan, Warner’s spectacular knock of 180 showcased his versatility, smashing 20 boundaries and five impressive sixes, dispelling notions of being limited to T20 cricket. Australia ended up amassing 369 on the back of Warner’s brilliant century and India were all out for 171 in their second innings as the hosts clinched an empathic victory.
101 v India in Sydney
David Warner’s emotional century at his home ground, the SCG, stands out as a tribute to his fallen friend Phillip Hughes. Following Hughes’ tragic passing, Warner’s poignant hundred, marked with a heartfelt celebration, remains etched in memory, symbolizing his most cherished century. David Warner kissed the SCG turf, where Hughes had fallen and pointed to the heavens to pay tribute to Hughes during the drawn Test.
113 v Pakistan in Sydney
Displaying his destructive prowess, Warner’s incredible century against Pakistan marked a historic feat. Becoming the fifth batter to achieve a century before lunch on the first day of a Test match, Warner’s blistering innings set the stage for Australia’s comprehensive 220-run victory, showcasing his unparalleled dominance in red-ball cricket.
335* v Pakistan in Adelaide
Among his five centuries against Pakistan, Warner’s monumental 335* at Adelaide epitomized his brilliance. Surpassing Don Bradman’s longstanding record, Warner’s triple-century was a masterclass display, earning him the highest Test score at the iconic venue and solidifying his legacy as a batting maestro.
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