Former Australian opener David Warner retired from international cricket earlier this year, but is active in the Global T20 League. The left-handed batsman defeated Virat Kohli in the all-time T20 run-scorers list during the match between London Spirit and Manchester Originals in a hundred tournament.
Southpo is currently playing for London Spirit in hundred in England. He has been in extraordinary form, registering a back-to-back half-century. The 38-year-old tournament is a leading run-goldter with an impressive average of 75.00 with 150 runs in three matches and a strike rate of 141.50.
David Warner overtakes Virat Kohli in All-Time T20 runs
David Warner played his 419th T20 match against Manchester Original on 11 August, overtaking Virat Kohli to become the fifth highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. Warner defeated Virat Kohli’s milestone during his 71 runs, including 12 fours and six at a strike rate above 139.
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However, the Emirates in London Spirit Manchester decreased with a target of 164 runs at Old Trafford. Apart from Warner, none of other London batsmen crosses 20 runs. Earlier, Phil Salat (31 runs 20), Ben Makkini (29 to 12 runs), and Jose Butler (46 out of 37) were clinging with significant runs for Manchester.
David Warner Shoaib Malik is just 16 runs away from Malik
David Warner has scored 13,545 runs in 419 T20 matches, on an average with a strike rate of 36.80 with a strike rate, including eight centuries and 113 half -centuries. Virat Kohli scored 13,543 runs from 414 matches, an average of 134.67 with a strike rate of 41.92, including nine centuries and 105 half -centuries.
The Warner is just 16 runs away from Shoaib Malik for the fourth place in the list. Chris Gayle led the chart with a strike rate of 36.22 and 144.75 at an average of 14,562 runs, including 22 centuries and 88 fifties. Kieron Pollard and Alex Hales are second and third respectively.
Most runs in career in T20:
| Player | Matchbox | Run | average | 100s / 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 463 | 14,562 | 36.22 | 22/88 |
| Kerone pollard | 707 | 13,854 | 31.48 | 1/63 |
| Alex Hales | 503 | 13,814 | 29.90 | 7/87 |
| Shoaib Malik | 557 | 13,571 | 35.99 | 0/83 |
| David warner | 419 | 13,545 | 36.80 | 8/113 |
| Virat Kohli | 414 | 13,543 | 41.92 | 9/105 |
Manchester original secured the first win in run chase as London Spirit Falter
Talking about the match, Jose Butler scored 46 off 37 balls to Manchester Original. Openers Phil Salet and Ben Makkini offered flying start with 47 runs off 21 balls.
In contrast, the London Spirit fought quickly as David Warner and Kane Williamson (20 runs 20 runs). Warner was placed under pressure by fast bowler Sunny Baker and was rejected by Josh tongue.
After Warner’s dismissal, the soul needed 38 runs from 14 balls but lost the match. Ashton Turner added 13 to 13, but it was not enough to prevent the London Spirit to prevent his second loss in three matches, while Manchester Original recorded its first win of the season.
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