• Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024

    David Warner becomes second batter after Rohit to record 1000 runs

    David Warner became only the second batter after Rohit Sharma recorded more than 1000 runs against one particular franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday. 

    After the Indian batter, Rohit Sharma who has hit 1018 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders, the Delhi Capitals star is the only second batter to accomplish this 1000 runs feast against a rival in IPL history.

    In the match against Punjab Kings, David Warner struck an unbeaten 60 to lead the Covid-affected Delhi Capitals to a thumping nine-wicket win over PBKS in the IPL 2022 here at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

    With the knock, Warner went on to record his third consecutive half-century and his 53rd in the tournament. He hit 10 fours and one six in his 30-ball knock.

    “I think the bowlers did a fantastic job and made it easier for us. We had to go hard in the powerplay during the chase. It was a different surface compared to the last night, but credit to our bowlers.

    He added, “I was just trying to be positive and am happy to have played with Shaw. My kids just want to know why I cannot get a hundred like Jos (Buttler) does. It’s great that the little ones around the world keep watching this game.”

    In the match against, bowlers played a key role for Delhi Capitals as they bundled out Punjab Kings for 115. Chasing the target inside 11 overs in the IPL match at Brabourne Stadium here on Wednesday.

    Punjab King’s 115 is the lowest total by any team so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2022.

    The total chased by DC with 57 balls to spare as the team boost their NRR (Net Run Rate).

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