Twitter Reactions: David Warner runs riot in Hyderabad against RCB to notch up his 4th IPL ton

The season opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was definitely a huge anti-climax. Since then, the scores of over 180 are being scored easily and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have just crossed the limit with their exceptional batting. If it was Jonny Bairstow to start off for them, his opening partner David Warner ran riot to bat through the innings in the game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium has surprised so many by dishing out the flattest of tracks this year. Both the matches at the venue have been high-scoring so far and the ongoing second match has been the best. The SRH have posted a mammoth total of 231 runs after they were put in to bat first by Virat Kohli.

The assault never stopped which began in the first over of Moeen Ali. The duo of Bairstow and Warner literally went after everything against the poor bowlers of the opposition. The latter played second fiddle when his partner was going berserk at the other hand. When you second fiddle, Warner’s strike-rate was still over 150 throughout the innings. It’s just that Bairstow was in a different mood on the day as he easily outscored the Australian.

After Bairstow, Warner takes over

While it was about clean hitting from Jonny Bairstow, David Warner put up an exhibition of some swift running when he was not able to hit the boundaries. The duo hardly played any dot ball during their opening stand of 184 runs which has shattered records. With all respect to Bairstow, Warner literally stole the show in the last five overs. He just stepped on the gas like anything timing everything right from the outset.

May it be the shots down the ground, reverse sweeps, switch hits or manoeuvring the ball for a couple, David Warner did everything. Deservedly, he also raced past the 100-run mark and there came the trademark celebration. The famous jump with helmet in one hand and the wounded Tiger roared ferociously. Warner is really making up for the runs he missed over the last 12 months and he is no stopping this season it seems.

Coming back to the match, the former SRH skipper remained unbeaten on 100 off just 55 balls with five fours and as many sixes which proves that the Australian ran 50 % of runs on the way to one of his best IPL hundreds.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Power hitting to another level @jbairstow21 and @davidwarner31 💪🏏🔥🔥 @IPL @SunRisers vs @RCBTweets

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 31, 2019

Very interested to see how @rashidkhan_19 fares on this dead-as-a-dodo pitch…

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 31, 2019

#DavidWarner is showing what can be done when you channelise all the criticism and negative energy to one positive direction. It should be a great second half.. #SRHvRCB #VIVOIPL

— Pragyan Prayas Ojha (@pragyanojha) March 31, 2019

What an amazing partnership between @jbairstow21 & @davidwarner31. Everyone who is playing in the @IPL should learn a lesson from these two. It is not only about hitting 4s and 6s but also about running between the wickets. #IPL #SRHvRCB

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) March 31, 2019

Watching @jbairstow21 & @davidwarner31 bat. Must say everything about their partnership has been extraordinary. Some serious shots and hard running between the wickets in this heat. Truly remarkable…#SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/X4Xl1fpfv1

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 31, 2019

So, so happy for #DavidWarner. Could see the magnitude of emotions when he celebrated the century. This will mean a lot to him. Have enjoyed every bit of this innings! #IPL2019 #SRHvsRCB #IPL

— ZORAN SAHER (@zoransaher) March 31, 2019

RCB fans after seeing David Warner & Jonny Bairstow innings.#SRHvRCB #Cricket #Warner pic.twitter.com/gpU7th4eMv

— JAI UPADHYAY (@jay_upadhyay14) March 31, 2019

Orange cap holder : David Warner. pic.twitter.com/SgEh4zbJB6

— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) March 31, 2019

214 runs
111 balls
17 fours
12 sixes

🙌 Incredible batting from Jonny Bairstow and David Warner.#SRHvRCB

— bet365 (@bet365) March 31, 2019

David Warner today:

100 Runs
55 Balls
5 Fours
5 Sixes#SRHvRCB @cricketcomau @IPL

— Harshal Ajmera (@harshal_ajmera) March 31, 2019

Yes 💯!!!!!! this Can't get Better !!

What a Performance By

"David Warner"😎

Great knock from Bairstow ✅!! Extremely Delighted !! pic.twitter.com/W1hftYC8Cl

— JaiRD (@Venkat43064489) March 31, 2019

Two Centuries in a T20 Innings

Kevin O'Brien & H Marshall v Middlesex, 2011
Virat Kohli & AB de Villiers v Gujrat Lions, 2016
Alex Hales & Rilee Rossouw v Chittagong Vikings, 2019
JONNY BAIRSTOW & DAVID WARNER v RCB, today#SRHvRCB #VIVOIPL

— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) March 31, 2019

David Warner since 2016 in IPL:

58, 13, 90*, 74*, 59, 0, 92, 24, 48, 11, 46, 52, 73, 18, 28, 93*, 69, 14, 76*, 49, 26, 70*, 4, 43, 51, 126, 30, 40, 6, 69*, 37, 85, 69, 100*

What a player 🔥

— Shaktipal Singh Rathore (@ShaktipalSing20) March 31, 2019

What a delightful hundred by #DavidWarner, a classic exhibition of precise placement and power batting!

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) March 31, 2019

David Warner is playing like a guy who has stored all his batting energy somewhere in his body for a year. Has just erupted like a volcano in this IPL so far. Madness. #IPL2019 #SRHvRCB

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) March 31, 2019

David Warner tampering with RCB legally.

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) March 31, 2019

Aaron Finch: "It will be 'bloody hard' to fit Steve Smith and David Warner into Australia's World Cup squad."

David Warner: Hold my Beer.

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) March 31, 2019

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