Australia’s opening batsman, David Warner, has made cricketing history by becoming the quickest player to amass 1000 runs in the ODI World Cup. This remarkable achievement was realized during a captivating clash against India in Chennai, where Warner broke the longstanding joint record held by cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and AB de Villiers, both of whom reached the milestone in 20 innings. Warner’s exceptional accomplishment came in just 19 innings, showcasing his exceptional skills in the limited-overs format.
Since his debut in the tournament back in 2011, Warner has maintained an impressive average of 62, supported by three half-centuries and an impressive four centuries. He was a pivotal part of the Australian World Cup-winning squad in 2015.
Warner’s World Cup journey has seen him produce a total of three fifties and four centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament’s history. However, the race for the top spot in the all-time run-scorers list is not over, as India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, is hot on his heels. Rohit boasts 978 runs in just 17 innings and requires a mere 22 more runs to surpass Warner’s record. Additionally, Warner has claimed the Player of the Match award on four occasions in the ODI World Cup, achieving his highest score of 178 against Afghanistan on home soil.