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David Warner Smashes 9th T20 Century With Stunning BBL Knock

Age was just a number as David Warner rolled back the years with a breathtaking century in the Big Bash League. The veteran opener lit up Sydney with a power-packed knock, etching his name into T20 history despite Sydney Thunder ending up on the losing side.

By Aakash Khuman 05:40 PM Jan 03, 2026 IST

David Warner

David Warner delivered a classic reminder of his class during Sydney Thunder’s clash against Hobart Hurricanes in the 21st match of BBL 2025–26. Playing at the Sydney Showground Stadium on January 3, the experienced batter turned the contest into a personal highlight reel.

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Century Of Authority

At 39, Warner smashed a stunning 130 off just 65 balls, striking at an incredible rate of 200. His innings was packed with intent as he peppered the boundary with 11 fours and launched nine towering sixes into the stands.

Milestone Moment Arrives

Warner brought up his century with a single on the fourth ball of the 18th over, reaching the landmark in only 57 deliveries. It marked his second BBL hundred and came a remarkable 14 years after his first ton in the tournament.

Elite T20 Company

With this knock, Warner recorded his ninth T20 century, placing him joint-third on the all-time list alongside Virat Kohli and Rilee Rossouw. Only Chris Gayle and Babar Azam sit above him, underlining Warner’s longevity in the shortest format.

Numbers Tell Story

Across 429 T20 matches, Warner has piled up 13,769 runs at an average of 36.17 and a strike rate exceeding 140. His tally includes nine hundreds and 113 fifties, making him one of T20 cricket’s most consistent run-getters.

International Legacy Too

Warner made his T20I debut for Australia in 2009 and went on to score 3,277 runs in 110 matches. His international record reflects the same attacking mindset, with a strike rate of 142.47.

Solo Effort For Thunder

Despite Warner’s heroics, Sydney Thunder managed 205 for 4, with the opener carrying the innings almost single-handedly. Hobart’s bowlers struggled to break partnerships, though Will Prestwidge claimed two key wickets.

Hurricanes Fight Back

Hobart Hurricanes came out firing in the chase as Tim Ward and Mitchell Owen stitched a blazing 108-run opening stand. Ward’s fluent 90 off 49 balls set the tone, keeping the required rate firmly under control.

Calm Finish Secured

Nikhil Chaudhary and Matthew Wade then finished the job with ease, remaining unbeaten to seal a six-wicket victory. Warner’s unforgettable century ultimately went in vain, but it remained the standout moment of the match.

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