On song Warner sets up another win for Australia

Sun, Jun 12, '16

David Warner fittingly used a ground that bears his surname to collect his first One-Day International hundred on foreign soil and lay the groundwork for Australia's 36-run victory over South Africa in in match four of the tri-series on Saturday (June 11) in Basseterre.

The Australia opener used the typical batting paradise that resides at Warner Park in the heart of the St. Kitts capital to extend the rich vein of form that Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on to seal the Indian Premier League title almost two weeks ago.

His 109 – his sixth ODI hundred – from 120 balls earned him the Player of the Match award and anchored Australia to 288 for 6 from its allocation of 50 overs, after it chose to bat in humid conditions.

Warner punctuated periods of steady accumulation with meaty blows around the wicket to give Australia a solid base, reaching his milestone from 109 balls, when he sliced a short, wide delivery – from Kyle Abbott – to third man for single.

Usman Khawaja gave him good support with 59 from 71 balls and shared a century second-wicket stand in a strong show of force from the top order, and Steve Smith, the skipper, made an unbeaten 52 from 49 balls to give the innings late momentum.