Australia secured a narrow victory against Pakistan in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup in Hyderabad. The Pat Cummins-led team posted an imposing total of 351/7 in 50 overs, with contributions from Glenn Maxwell (77 off 71) and Cameron Green (50* off 40). In response, Pakistan showed resilience, with Babar Azam scoring 90 off 59 balls, while Iftikhar Ahmed (83) and Mohammad Nawaz (50) also made valuable contributions.
However, their efforts fell short as Australia clinched a 16-run win. While Australia’s performance was commendable, it was David Warner who stole the spotlight with his dance moves. Warner is an enthusiastic fan of Telugu movies and superstar Allu Arjun, so being in Hyderabad, he couldn’t resist showcasing his dance skills to the songs from the popular movie ‘Pushpa: The Rise.’
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Fans were thrilled to see Warner performing the hook step of the song ‘Srivalli,’ which played during the match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. He even celebrated a catch he took to dismiss Abdullah Shafique in the 12th over with the ‘Pushpa’ dance, which added to the entertainment.
I went straight to the stadium after finishing work early. Thanks, @davidwarner31, for the entertainment. #PAKvsAUS #CricketWorldCup2023” pic.twitter.com/XWTh6oxcQ6
— Aryan (@Aryan90007319) October 3, 2023
In another video that went viral on social media, Warner was spotted grooving to a song near the boundary line, further delighting the crowd.
David Warner showcasing his dance moves in Pushpa song on the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium !
Warner + Pushpa + Crowd@davidwarner31#PAKvsAUS #PAKvAUS #WarmUpMatch #ICCCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/OAbvvhXh0d
— Vikrant Gupta 🏏 (@VikrantGupta75) October 3, 2023
Warner, who didn’t have a chance to bat in the first warm-up match against the Netherlands, provided entertainment to the Hyderabad crowd with his fluent hitting, including two sixes off Haris Rauf.
Before this match, Glenn Maxwell showcased his aggressive batting style after recovering from an ankle injury, a positive sign for him and the Australian team as they prepare for the World Cup opener against India on October 8.
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Known for his audacious strokeplay, Maxwell’s reverse sweep for a six off Mohammad Nawaz’s bowling stood out during the innings. Australia utilized eight different bowling options, including Steve Smith and Warner, who, despite being hit for 41 runs in two overs, contributed to the team’s varied bowling attack.
