David Warner has looked in sublime touch in the ongoing first Test between Australia and Pakistan. The first game of the three-match series between the two teams is taking place at the Perth Stadium in Perth.
David Warner has kickstarted his last Test series of a career on high as he has played a magnificent innings at WACA Perth. Australia opted to bat first and the veteran opener made sure that he gave his team a rollicking start in the first game of the series.
David Warner came out with aggressive intent and despite conditions being tough early on, he made sure he scored runs freely. The opening batter didn’t let Pakistan bowlers put pressure on Australia as he took attack to them.
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The highlight of his innings was the outrageous scoop shot that was played against Pakistan’s best pacer Shaheen Afridi. The fast bowler bowled a good length delivery to which the batter sat down and scooped it over his head for a six.
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His shot made many go berserk including commentators. Even pacer Shaheen Afridi looked stunned by the six that the batter slammed him. The opening batter continued his carnage on the bowlers as he kept tonking them.
AUS vs PAK: David Warner registers his 26th Test ton in Perth
David Warner made sure that he scores big in the first game of the ongoing Test series against Pakistan. The opening batter brought up his 26th ton as he played a magnificent innings. The batter looked in complete touch and made sure that he’s off the flier.
With this ton, David Warner silenced all the critics and it’s fair to say that there could’ve been no better reply than this. The batter would be hoping to double up his score and put his team on the top. With the way he is batting, it won’t be a surprise if he ends up getting a double ton. Team management would be hoping that he bats as long as possible and take teams to a big total.
