Totally Viral/ WATCH: David Warner enthralls crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium with his moves on 'Srivalli' song
David Warner continued to captivate the Delhi crowd by celebrating his century, achieved in just 91 balls, with the iconic 'Pushpa' celebration.
Australia, the five-time world champions, clinched a resounding victory in their fifth match of the 2023 ODI World Cup, held in Delhi on Wednesday. Under the captaincy of Pat Cummins, the Australian team amassed an imposing total of 399/8 in their allotted 50 overs, driven by exceptional performances from David Warner, who scored 104 runs off 93 balls, and Glenn Maxwell, who played an explosive knock of 106 runs off just 44 deliveries. In response, the Netherlands struggled and were eventually bowled out for a mere 90 runs, resulting in a staggering 309-run victory for Australia.
3 things you need to know
- Australia won the toss and elected to bat first in Delhi
- Australia posted 399/8 in 50 overs
- The Netherlands failed to chase down and lost by 309 runs
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David Warner enthralls Delhi crowd with his moves
However, it wasn't just Australia's cricketing prowess that grabbed attention. David Warner, known for his love of Telugu movies and superstar Allu Arjun, delighted fans by showcasing his dance moves during the match. Warner's energetic dance moves, inspired by the popular movie "Pushpa: The Rise," had spectators enthralled. He even performed the hook step of the Rashmika Mandanna-starrer ‘Srivalli’ song, which added to the entertainment at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Earlier in the match, Warner continued to captivate the crowd by celebrating his century, achieved in 91 balls, with the iconic 'Pushpa' celebration, cementing his place not only as a cricketing star but also as an entertainer extraordinaire on the field. This is not the first time Warner entertained the crowd with his dance moves. He was seen breaking into the Pushpa step during a match against Pakistan in Hyderabad.
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Warner enters record books
David Warner's splendid century not only paved the way for Australia's imposing total but also resulted in him achieving a milestone that places him alongside the cricketing legend, Sachin Tendulkar. With six centuries each in the ODI World Cup, Warner and Tendulkar now share the prestigious record, emphasizing their status as elite limited-overs batsmen.
Published By : Ashish Kapoor
Published On: 26 October 2023 at 08:18 IST