Australia opener David Warner did not make any major impact in the first test against England at Edgbaston.
David Warner Make it to the Top 5 legendary List of openers.
Everyone thought he was over and couldn't perform anymore as he is now 36 years old and ready to retire, at least from test matches. So Stuart Broad, for the 15th time, dismissed the debate surrounding him in the first innings.
In the second innings, the left-hander scored 36 runs off 57 balls, including four boundaries, but he got out by Ollie Robinson before he could make a big score. Everyone was thinking that things were getting interesting for the ENG vs AUS test innings.
However, that didn't stop David Warner from entering the legendary list of world cricket's top openers. He achieved an unbelievable score as an opener in the second innings and broke into the top five openers with the most runs in test matches.
David Warner surpassed Indian opener Virender Sehwag, the former Indian cricketer who scored 8207 runs in approximately 99 matches, with an average of 50.04. Sehwag, as an opener, scored 22 centuries and 30 fifties.
Now, David Warner has 8208 runs in 105 matches, which means he has surpassed Sehwag. The Australian now has 8208 runs because David Warner has scored 25 centuries in that position.
In terms of run-scoring records, Alastair Cook, the former captain of the England cricket team, leads the chart with an impressive 11845 runs and an average of 44.86. Cook's remarkable achievements have placed him at the forefront, showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication on the field.
Following closely behind is Sunil Gavaskar, a true icon of Indian batting. Gavaskar has established himself as a legend in the game with a total of 9607 runs. What sets him apart is his remarkable average of 50.29, highlighting his consistent excellence and significant contributions to the sport.
Most runs as an opener on Tests:
- Alastair Cook (ENG): 11845
- Sunil Gavaskar (IND): 9607
- Graeme Smith (SA): 9030
- Matthew Hayden (AUS): 8625
- David Warner (AUS): 8208
- Virender Sehwag (IND): 8207
In regard to the opening Test of the Ashes 2023, Australia have a remaining target of 174 runs with seven wickets still intact on the final day of the match.
