David Warner has wound back the clock, smashing 130 off 65 balls for the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League on Saturday night.
The 39-year-old had a serious job to do to rescue their innings after both Matthew Gilkes and Sam Konstas were dismissed for ducks.
Warner was up to the task, blasting nine sixes and 11 fours at a strike rate of 200.
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David Warner of the Thunder celebrates scoring a century with a cheeky “six-seven”. Getty
He produced the highest ever score by a Thunder batter, and became the fifth player to ever score 130 runs in a BBL knock, joining Glenn Maxwell (154*), Marcus Stoinis (147*), Josh Brown (140) and Matthew Wade (130*).
It was Warner’s first Big Bash century since his very first game, all the way back in the inaugural BBL season in 2011.
That night, he did it alongside the likes of Chris Gayle, Usman Khawaja and Ben Dunk, while the likes of Shane Warne, David Hussey, Clint McKay and James Faulkner bowled to him.
Warner performed his traditional leaping celebration for a ton that became famous at Test level, and snuck in a “six-seven” afterwards … “for the kids at home”, commentator Mark Howard said.
“It’s been a great innings from David Warner. He’s looked a little bit out of form, but wow. Tonight he’s been spot on. He’s moved well. His footwork has been great. His impact hitting the ball has been powerful. Tremendous innings,” Mark Waugh added.
He brought up the century alongside teammate Nic Maddinson, who was making his Big Bash return after overcoming testicular cancer.
Maddison made 30 off 26 balls before retiring out to get big-hitter Daniel Sams to the crease. He smacked 14 off six balls to end the innings, setting 206 for the Hurricanes to win.
Warner retired from Test cricket in 2024, but has continued on with the Thunder while working in the media.