NEW DELHI: Australian opener David Warner showcased his deep-rooted affection for cricket's grandest stage, notching up his 22nd One-Day International (ODI) century in a resounding 309-run triumph over the Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup on Wednesday. Warner's 155th ODI appearance was nothing short of spectacular as he hammered his way to a remarkable 104 from just 93 deliveries, adorning his innings with 11 boundaries and three towering sixes.
This outstanding century marked Warner's second consecutive three-figure score in the ongoing tournament, following his brilliant 163 in the previous encounter against Pakistan. Remarkably, this accomplishment saw him surge past the tally of five World Cup centuries held by his compatriot, the legendary Ricky Ponting, and positioned him on par with none other than the cricketing maestro, Sachin Tendulkar. Warner now stands just one century short of matching the all-time World Cup record, a feat currently held by India's esteemed captain, Rohit Sharma, who boasts seven centuries to his name.
