David Warner made his homecoming a memorable one as the Aussie opener slammed his first century in international T20 at the Adelaide Oval against Sri Lanka in the first match of the series, which Australia won comfortably.
Such was Australia’s domination that Sri Lanka could not even reach three figures in their batting essay, which meant that Warner had outscored the whole Lankan team.
GAME OVER!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 27, 2019
Australia beat Sri Lanka by a comprehensive 134 runs to begin their summer in style. #AUSvSL pic.twitter.com/3wwKMNWWaM
The world saw the famous, ferocious century-leap from Warner for the first time since July, and social media was not to be left behind in their praise for the birthday boy. Check out some of the best reactions:
David Warner makes a triumphant return to international cricket on Australian soil. On his 33rd birthday, he makes his first T20 international ton off the final ball of the innings. Australia finish 2-233, their highest T20I total on home soil.
— Daniel Cherny 📰 (@DanielCherny) October 27, 2019
Finally David Warner has a Twenty20 international hundred!!! Well deserved!
— Shahid Hashmi (@hashmi_shahid) October 27, 2019
5⃣6⃣ balls brought him more runs than 10 #Ashes19 innings 😶
— Stumped.app (@stumped_app) October 27, 2019
On his 33rd birthday, David Warner hit his 1st T20I 💯 this morning 💪#AUSvSL #HappyBirthdayWarner #Warner @davidwarner31 📷: @cricketcomau pic.twitter.com/dEvWrk0ZS8
A century on birthday, on a comeback match at home, that was fabulous 👏👏@davidwarner31 ♥️#DavidWarner #AUSvsSL
— Abijith Kishan Kotamarthy (@abijith__kishan) October 27, 2019
The Birthday Boy gifts himself with a Maiden T20I Century and also becomes one of the Players who have Century in all three formats. #DavidWarner#AUSvSL pic.twitter.com/hI0TwN0prX
— Wesley00005 (@Wesley000051) October 27, 2019
David warner score a well deserve t20 century on his birthday...
— Sharmi (@sharmisidd) October 27, 2019
And best gift for this diwali #warner#happybirthdaywarner #AUSvsSL https://t.co/oF9cvrylcx
On his birthday he gave his fans a special treat - #David_Warner ....
— Mursid Alom (@MursidAlom10) October 27, 2019
Bajimat (first opponent Sri Lanka) in first match of Twenty20 back from ban
He played only 56 balls and scored 100* runs
4sixes, and 10 four arranged his innings ..
🎂 Happy birthday legend 🎂 pic.twitter.com/tRqs2bXhYd
Australians To Score Century in all 3 Formats
— Sardar Faizan Khanzada (@ICCLive_Score) October 27, 2019
Shane Watson
Glenn Maxwell
David Warner*#AUSvsSL
The century will also be special for Warner himself, who came on the back of a horrible Ashes series, where he managed to score only 95 runs across 10 innings, and became Stuart Broad’s bunny in the process.
His return to form bodes well for Australia ahead of their busy schedule over the next few months.
Featured image courtesy: Twitter/@cricketcomau
