PBKS vs DC: David Warner Joins an Elite List With Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina in IPL

PBKS vs DC: The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League has been incredible in many ways. This edition has produced some of the most nail-biting games that went to the wire and a number of last-over finishes. One such game took place last night between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings taking on each other in Dharamsala. David Warner and his men came out victorious in the end, spoiling the party for PBKS at their home.

Batting first, DC posted their highest total of the season. They posted a huge total of 213/2 in the first inning. Rilee Rossouw registered his highest IPL score and smashed his maiden IPL half-century. He remained unbeaten on 82 off 37, which included six maximums and six boundaries. Delhi got off to a flying start with a 94-run opening stand between Warner and Prithvi Shaw.

PBKS vs DC: David Warner achieves a rare milestone in the IPL’s history

The DC skipper looked good at the start and took on the aggressor role. He scored a quick 46 off 31, with five fours and two sixes. He was the first man to go for DC, with an incredible diving catch by Shikhar Dhawan. However, Warner made a huge record before getting dismissed. With his 46-run knock, the southpaw crossed the 400-run mark in the ongoing season.

He has scored 430 runs this season at an average and strike rate of 33.08 and 128.74. Warner has also scored five half-centuries. With this, he became only the fourth batter in the IPL to score 400 or more runs in nine seasons. Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and Virat Kohli are the other three batters to do so. The southpaw holds the record for most IPL half-centuries (60) as well.

He has been the standout performer for the franchise this season, despite a poor show by the team. Speaking of the game, Shaw also played a good inning of 54 runs. In reply, Punjab reached 198/8 in their chase and lost the game by 15 runs. For the home team, Liam Livingstone played a heroic inning of 94 off 48 but couldn’t finish it for his team. PBKS is on the verge of elimination after the loss.