Top 5 innings of David Warner in Test cricket

Australia's David Warner, who recently retired from Test and ODI cricket, will go down in history as one of the greatest opening batters of all time. His last ODI match was the 2023 World Cup final, where Australia won their sixth title with an emphatic win over India in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, his last dance in the longest format was the third Test against Pakistan at his home ground in Sydney.

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Warner's farewell Test series started with 164 off 211 balls and he ended it on a high with a crucial 57 off 75, helping Australia whitewash the series 3-0 on Saturday (January 6). The New South Wales cricketer, before hanging up his white shirt, accumulated 8786 runs in 112 matches with 1 triple century, 2 double hundreds, 26 centuries, and 37 fifties. It is the end of an era but his legacy will live on in cricket history and will inspire many. 

In this article, we take a look at David Warner's top 5 knock in Test cricket 

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5. 164 vs Pakistan (2023)

Warner was under a lot of pressure before entering his farewell Test series against Pakistan on 14 December. The southpaw was criticised by his former teammate Mitchell Johnson for his poor form in Test cricket and getting a "hero's send-off". The 37-year-old, however, shut all his critics with a sensational 164 off 211 balls in the first innings of the opening Test in Perth. The knock set the tone for Australia's 360-run win in the game and two more comprehensive victories in the series. 

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4. 200 vs South Africa (2022)

Warner has not scored a century since January 2020 and questions were raised about his place in the Australian Test XI. However, in a display of resilience and determination, he broke the deadlock in his 100th Test match against South Africa. A bowling attack featuring Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, and Marco Jansen, could not stop Warner. Australia won by an innings and 182 runs on the back of Warner's 200 off 254 balls, Alex Carey's maiden Test ton and Cameron Green's five-wicket haul. 

3. 180 vs India (2012)

Warner made a huge statement during the 2012 Test match against India at the WACA in Perth. The left-hander scored 180 off 159 balls, including 23 fours and 5 sixes, showing his ability to dominate even on a challenging pitch. This impressive knock gave Australia 269 runs in their first innings and eventually helped them beat the visitors by an innings and 37 runs. 

2. 253 vs New Zealand (2015)

Warner's first double century came against New Zealand at the WACA in Perth in 2015. The New South Welshman's 253 and Usman Khawaja's brilliant 121 helped Australia to post a massive first-innings score of 559. The Black Caps replied in style with 624 runs after Ross Taylor smashed 290 and Kane Williamson scored 166. However, all individual milestones went in vain as the high-scoring encounter ended in a draw. 

1. 335* vs Pakistan (2019)

Warner etched his name in the history books with a sensational knock against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in 2019. He overtook Sir Donald Bradman and Mark Taylor to become the second-highest run-getter in an innings for Australia. Amassing a mammoth score of 335, Warner single-handedly crushed the Pakistan bowling attack. The hosts won by an innings and 48 runs and Warner won the Player of the Match and Player of the Series.