Warner Joins Rohit and Legend Tendulkar : Becomes first Aussie

In a historic turn of events during the ICC World Cup 2023 semi-final clash between Australia and South Africa, David Warner has etched his name in cricket annals by becoming the first Australian to achieve the remarkable feat of scoring 500 or more runs in two different World Cup editions. Despite his early dismissal in the semi-final, Warner’s aggregate runs at the tournament crossed the 500-mark, a milestone he had first reached in the 2019 World Cup.

Opening alongside Travis Head, Warner’s explosive start was cut short by Aiden Markram in the sixth over. Yet, Warner’s overall contribution to Australia’s World Cup campaign has been outstanding, amassing 528 runs in 10 matches with two centuries and two half-centuries. This places him in the elite company of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Rohit Sharma, who had previously achieved the same milestone in two separate World Cup editions.

The ‘Mount 500’ club, previously exclusive to Tendulkar and Rohit, now welcomes Warner as its newest member. As the race to the ICC World Cup 2023 final intensifies, with the winner of the second semi-final facing India, Warner’s monumental achievement adds a thrilling narrative to Australia’s pursuit of a sixth World Cup title. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the grand finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, where Warner’s bat may yet play a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s destiny on the world stage.