Veteran Australian opener David Warner gave credit to his Indian Premier League (IPL) stints, especially the one with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), for his stunning white-ball success. The veteran made headlines with his stunning 163 off 124 deliveries in Australia’s crucial 62-run win over Pakistan in Bangalore on Friday, October 20. Warner shared a stunning 259-run partnership with Mitchell Marsh, the second-highest opening stand in World Cup history that helped Australia to a decent 367/9 in 50 overs as well.

Speaking post-game, Warner added via icc-cricket.com, “I think that’s where in T20 cricket, I’ve learned a little bit as well to change my gears, especially in IPL. I learned a lot when I was playing for Sunrisers that you’re able to have a lot more time than you think. And I think playing on these surfaces specifically, you know, if you give yourself time at the back end, you can acore big. And that’s what I felt today. I look to try and get to 35 overs and then from there, try and put my foot down if I’m still in. So, yeah, it’s probably in the back of your mind, you’ve got a lot more time.”

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However, despite starting his IPL career and currently with the Delhi franchise, David Warner became successful during his eight-year run between 2014 and 2021 with SRH. He was the Orange Cap winner twice, in 2015 and 2017, and captained the side to the IPL title in 2016 as well.

“Look, for me, I think what I’ve established early on in my career is that 50 overs is a long time. And having played Test cricket, you actually can take that out there and change your gears quite easily. So, in the first 10, two new balls, you’ve got to respect that. But then if you get away, you can get on top of it and then you can be 50 off the first 10. And then from there, you set the platform for yourself and that’s the energy you feed off. And then you look to try and bat,” concluded David Warner (via icc-cricket.com).