At stumps, Warner was unbeaten on 244
Australia's David Warner celebrates after he reached 100 runs during play on day three of the first cricket test between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo: AP)
Perth: Australian opener David Warner continued his love affair with New Zealand’s bowling and the WACA Ground at Perth by notching a career-best double century as Australia took total control and records tumbled on the opening day of the second Test on Friday.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Warner’s third century in as many innings saw the home side reach a commanding 416 for two at stumps against the demoralised Kiwis in what is shaping up to be a disappointingly lopsided three-Test Trans-Tasman series.
At stumps, Warner was unbeaten on 244, having notched the highest score by an Australian in a single day on home soil, with captain Steve Smith was batting on five.
Brief scores:
Australia 416/2 (J. Burns 40, D. Warner n.o. 244, U. Khawaja 121)
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( Source : AFP )
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