'Learned Changing Gears..,' David Warner Credits IPL for World Cup Heroics Vs PAK
David Warner scored his fourth consecutive century vs Pakistan
Australian opener, David Warner delivered a remarkable performance against Pakistan in the World Cup 2023 clash on Friday in Bengaluru.
AUS vs PAK: David Warner attributes IPL stint for World Cup heroics
The seasoned player's 163-run knock propelled Australia to a comprehensive 62-run victory, pushing them to fourth in the World Cup points table. Notably, this is the third consecutive time Warner has crossed the 150-run mark in World Cup fixtures.
However, Warner believes that a significant portion of his ODI success stems from his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The southpaw observed that 50 overs provide ample time for a batsman, something he recognized early in his career. Drawing parallels with Test cricket, Warner emphasized the importance of pacing one's innings.
“Yeah, look, for me, I think what I've established early on in my career is that 50 overs is a long time. And having played Test cricket, you actually can take that out there and change your gears quite easily. So, in the first 10, two new balls, you’ve got to respect that. But then if you get away, you can get on top of it and then you can be 50 off the first 10. And then from there, you set the platform for yourself and that's the energy you feed off. And then you look to try and bat,” said Warner.
Warner mentioned that he often aims to bat till the 35th over and then accelerates if he remains unbeaten. His experience in the IPL, particularly with Sunrisers Hyderabad, taught him the art of switching gears.
“I look to try and get to 35 overs and then from there, try and put my foot down if I'm still in. So, yeah, it's probably in the back of your mind, you've got a lot more time. I think that's where in T20 cricket, I've learned a little bit as well to change my gears, especially in IPL. I learned a lot when I was playing for Sunrisers that you're able to have a lot more time than you think. And I think playing on these surfaces specifically, you know, if you give yourself time at the back end, you can actually score big. And that's what I felt today,” added the Aussie veteran.
It is worth mentioning that Warner's sensational innings was complemented by fellow opener Mitchell Marsh, as they posted a 259-run partnership. This outstanding effort set a new record for Australia in World Cup opening stands. The Aussie brigade is now set to face the Netherlands in Delhi come Wednesday.
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