Warner’s 163 against Pakistan marked his fourth consecutive century against them in the 50-over format, making him the joint record holder for the most consecutive ODI hundreds against a team.He equaled the feat previously accomplished by India’sVirat Kohli, who scored four consecutive tons against West Indies from 2017 to 2018. Warner’s consistent performance against Pakistan since 2017, with scores of 130, 179, 107, and 163, demonstrates his dominance over their bowling attack.
Furthermore, this remarkable innings also marked Warner’s seventh score of 150-plus runs in ODIs, leaving him just one short of Indian captain Rohit Sharma‘s tally of eight. Notably, former cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Chris Gayle also feature in the list with five 150-plus scores in ODIs. Warner’s exceptional performance in this World Cup match also made him the only player to achieve three scores of 150-plus in World Cups, a feat unmatched by any other player.
In addition to his batting prowess, Warner’s knock saw him reach a significant milestone of completing 18,000 runs in international cricket. This achievement came in his 362nd match, placing him as the third Australian player to achieve this milestone. He follows in the footsteps of former cricketers Steve Waugh (18,496 runs) and Ricky Ponting (27,368 runs), who hold the second and first positions respectively.
Australia vs Pakistan, ICC World Cup: Twin centuries by Warner, Marsh allow Australia to post 367
Moreover, Warner’s outstanding performance in the World Cup has also made him the joint highest-century scorer for Australia in the tournament. With five centuries to his name, he now shares this record with former captain Ricky Ponting. Warner’s exceptional form and ability to consistently score big runs makes him a vital asset for the Australian team in their quest for World Cup glory.
(With inputs from ANI)