Melbourne, December 26, 2023: The ongoing 3-match test series between Australia and Pakistan witnessed David Warner making history despite a relatively short innings in the second match at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Winning the toss, Pakistan opt to bowl first.
Australia’s opening pair, David Warner and Usman Khawaja provided a solid start, but their innings fell short of converting into big scores. David Warner, dismissed for 38 runs just before lunch, managed to secure a significant record during his brief play. With this innings, Warner surpassed former Australian captain Steve Waugh, becoming the second-highest run-scorer for Australia across all formats.
The updated top-3 list of Australia’s all-format run-scorers includes:
- Ricky Ponting: The former Australian captain leads the list with 27,368 runs from 559 matches, boasting an average of 45.84. Ponting’s illustrious career featured 70 centuries and 146 half-centuries.
- David Warner: Following Ponting, Warner secured the second position with 18,515 runs from 371 matches at an average of 42.56. Warner’s remarkable tally includes 49 centuries and 93 half-centuries.
- Steve Waugh: The former Australian skipper occupies the third spot, accumulating 18,496 runs from 493 matches at an average of 41.65. Waugh contributed 35 centuries and 95 half-centuries during his cricketing journey.
While Australia aims for success in the ongoing test series against Pakistan, Warner’s swift climb up the run-scoring charts showcases his impactful contributions to the team’s batting lineup.
