After watching a disappointing downfall of Delhi Daredevils against Kings XI Punjab, Sunrises Hyderabad skipper David Warner thoroughly entertained the crowd with his destructive batting performance on April 30. Not only he thrashed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowlers with his bat but also scored his first century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 10 and became the highest run-getter of this season.
In the game 37, Kolkata skipper won the toss at Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad and invited the Hyderabadi orange army to bat first. Warner along with Shikhar Dhawan came in to bat while both of them were pretty confident as after a long time they were playing at their home ground. Warner started charging KKR bowlers right from the beginning while Dhawan anchored the partnership from the other end. The opening pair added 79 runs in the power play where Warner’s share of runs was much more than Dhawan’s as the skipper had already hit a half-century in 20 balls.
Warner didn’t just stop there but continued his streak hitting shots all across the ground. He was in full mood to score more and more as the way he was thrashing the bowlers was phenomenal. Meanwhile, Warner got a lifeline when Chris Woakes dropped his catch in the deep. After that moment, Warner turned furious as he started playing higher shots in the air.
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After hitting 8 sixes and 7 fours, the SRH skipper scored his first ton off 43 balls in this season of IPL and surpassed Gautam Gambhir in terms of highest run scorer. His batting sting was totally enjoyable as he caused a typhoon in the stadium. After reaching the 100 runs milestone, Warner celebrated this feat in his style – jumping in the air with his helmet off and shouting loud in joy!
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However, in the 17th over, Chris Woakes, who missed his catch, dismissed him after he had scored 126 runs off 59 balls and hit 8 sixes and 10 fours. Well, the Twitterati cherished this moment and what they expressed within 140 characters limit is worth reading.
Wot a class act @davidwarner31 well played SRH. Ami KKR I am coming…we always come back. Rest a bit it’s been a tough day boys. Lov u all
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 30, 2017
David Warner scored 100 in 43 balls#SRHvKKR #IPL pic.twitter.com/ZIW1KMGC6H
— RajnikantV/sCIDJokes (@RVCJ_FB) April 30, 2017
Unbelievable stuff David Warner. Century in only the 11th over. #SRHvKKR
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 30, 2017
Warner has been absolutely brilliant tonight. His heavy hitting is helping the #OrangeArmy with a super healthy RR. #UnshakableSpirit
— UltraTech Cement Ltd (@UltraTechCement) April 30, 2017
Well played @davidwarner31 some serious ball striking!
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) April 30, 2017
Take a bow @davidwarner31 you are a little dynamite.. @IPL @SunRisers
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 30, 2017
It Seems #DavidWarner Came Directly Right After Watching #Bahubali2 In The Hyderabad Theater.#KXIPvDD #SRHvKKR #IPL David Warner #KKRvSRH
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) April 30, 2017
The first half has been pure class from @davidwarner31. If someone reciprocates from @KKRiders, my wish for a great game would suffice.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) April 30, 2017
Savage innings by Warner – the WARRIOR!!#SRHvKKR pic.twitter.com/zlQKlIKLtO
— Rohit Chavda (@rohitchavda79) April 30, 2017
Warner 126(59). Rest 83 (61). Don’t need to replicate the Warner innings. Do better than the others in the chase
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 30, 2017
What a match @SunRisers !!!!Donning on other fields like homeground.Totally nailed it.#OrangeArmy #OrangeVictory #Warner #shikharpic.twitter.com/aFBphr50ig
— Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) April 28, 2017
@davidwarner31 @GautamGambhir Warner hits catch by Gambhir , take the Ball give the Orange Cap.126 great innings.. #SRHvKKR pic.twitter.com/4fTKtYWNaN
— kamal Kishor parihar (@kaluparihar1) April 30, 2017
Wow @davidwarner31 Unbelievable. This is power hitting at its very best
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 30, 2017
David Warner, @davidwarner31 is now trending in #Mumbaihttps://t.co/8K6ULkwy5B pic.twitter.com/my09aMxEBx
— Trendsmap Mumbai (@TrendsMumbai) April 30, 2017
Unbelievable, BOOM BOOM WARNER! What a inning @davidwarner31 pic.twitter.com/9oUEu9O27J
— Surender (@isurender_mksr) April 30, 2017
David Warner Scored 5th Fastest Century In #IPL History. (43 Ball 100)#KXIPvDD #SRHvKKR #IPL #IPL10 #DavidWarner #Warner #KKRvSRH pic.twitter.com/QhoR3JRqIR
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) April 30, 2017
David Warner’s batting tonight is directed by SS Rajamouli. #SRHvKKR #ipl pic.twitter.com/4pFZQwj9sp
— Kranthi Lakkaraju (@KranthiLakkaraj) April 30, 2017
Earliest to 100 in #IPL:
8.5 overs, C Gayle vs PWI (2013)
10.0 overs, A Gilchrist vs MI (2008)
11.0 overs, DAVID WARNER (Tonight)#SRHvKKR— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) April 30, 2017
