Published 16:08 IST, January 19th 2021
David Warner becomes part of THIS unwanted record in Australian history after India loss
Australian opener David Warner ended his series against India without a 50-plus score, aggregating 67 runs across four innings at an average of 16.75.
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Opening dynamite David Warner me a comeback into Australia’s playing XI in third Test of ir ongoing series against India. After sustaining a groin injury during ODI segment of summer, Warner skipped subsequent T20Is and first two Tests against India. He me a return for SCG Test after tried-and-tested openers Joe Burns and Matw We failed to get going in first two matches of Border-Gavaskar 2020-21 series.
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India vs Australia 4th Test: David Warner’s torrid run continues
Apparently, David Warner’s return at top of order for Australia me difference to ir opening woes against India this summer. While cricketer returned with scores of 5 and 13 at SCG, he flopped again in very next Test with scores of 1 and 48. Young Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj accounted for his wicket on two occasions, i.e. in first innings of both matches. He was also trapped once each by R Ashwin (3rd Test) and his replacement Washington Sundar (4th Test).
David Warner’s struggles at top, coupled with dismal outing by Australian openers in first two Tests, has w put a rare dent in ir home record since 1988. Australian opening stand averd just 23.73 against India across all four Tests this summer. aforementioned number is lowest Australian openers have averd in a series at home in 32 years. Co-incidentally, Australia also lost Gabba Test for first time in 32 years on Tuesday.
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India vs Australia 4th Test result
India defeated Australia in final few minutes by three wickets to pocket four-match series 2-1. Rishabh Pant scored a quick-fire 89* from just 138 balls while young opener Shubman Gill played counter-attacking cricket at top with 91 from 146 balls. Cheteshwar Pujara tired out Australians with his vigilant 211-ball stay at crease that yielded 56 runs. Debutant Washington Sundar struck some late boundaries towards end before Pant struck winning hit.
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16:08 IST, January 19th 2021