Birthday Boy David Warner Joins Glenn Maxwell and Shane Watson in Unique Record

David Warner celebrated his 33^rd birthday in style by registering his maiden Twenty20 International century. The Australia left-handed batsman, who smashed the opposition bowling attack all round Adelaide, arrived at the feat during the first of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

The swashbuckling batsman’s unbeaten 100, which came off just 56 deliveries, helped Australia to a mammoth 233/2. Sri Lanka were restricted to 99/9 handing the hosts a mighty 134-run win.

With his latest century, birthday boy Warner joined Glenn Maxwell and Shane Watson as the only Australians to have notched up international hundreds in all three formats.

🙏🙏 Happy Diwali to all! @SunRisers https://t.co/4uoYH4vLgd

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) October 26, 2019

Warner, who had a forgettable tour of England, underlined his class in white-ball cricket as Australia laid down a ruthless marker for the start of their year-long preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup at home.

Warner’s knock was decorated with eight fours and three sixes in his innings.

He had a forgettable tour of England although Australia retained the Ashes with a 2-2 draw of the five Test series. Warner’s 61 in the third Test was the only time he passed 11 in a series that also featured three straight ducks.

Warner managed just 34 runs besides his 61 at Headingley, which is the lowest total ever from an opener in a 10-innings series.