On a day when both sides struggled in the sweltering heat, David Warner finished batting champion class in the Boxing Day test against South Africa, finishing 200 undefeated. Finally, the energy-sapping heat took its toll on the start and he had to retire due to cramps. However, by the time Warner was rescued from the field, Australia had taken full control of the proceedings.
During the day’s play, Warner was struck with convulsions and sought medical attention when he reached 124. The extreme heat was such that plastic chairs were brought out for the players during drink breaks. had an impact on But the southpaw, who was playing in the 100th Test, didn’t seem to suffer all that affliction, as he cracked the limit 16 times and two sixes. In fact, he and Steve Smith scored 83 runs in just 11 overs after tea. Smith said Warner was in good shape and was supporting him by playing for Australia.
“They are quality attacks, good bowlers and he (Warner) played very well from ball one yesterday. He looks like he has great energy. Works well. We started with where he took off well. He played great today. The more he started cramping, the more shots he played, all coming out of midfield. So it was a nice knock. Nice to be on the other side for so much of it.
“He’s obviously doing pretty well. He’s healthy. I don’t see any reason why he can’t keep playing. said. Smith also said he and Warner didn’t talk much during their 239 alliance. He’s doing his thing, it was just like keep hitting.
Smith himself finished with a Fine 85. By the way, he was the last hitter released that day. Warner then retired with an injury. All-rounder Cameron Greene, South Africa’s fastest bowler Henrich, injured his right index finger in his match against Norce and had to give up his injury.
“It was pretty tired, hot and not the most comfortable day in the crease. The guys were cramping. in a beautiful place. A decidedly strange end to the day. I couldn’t believe I was the last wicket. Nathan Lyon was padded next to me, down three. It was an interesting finish, but a good day. “