In a stunning display of cricketing prowess, Australian superstar David Warner shattered records as he notched up his 46th century as an opening batter in international cricket. This remarkable feat places him ahead of the cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, who previously held the record.

Warner’s exceptional century came during Australia’s second clash of the five-match series against South Africa. The left-handed batsman’s incredible innings included 12 fours and three sixes, and he reached the century mark in just 85 deliveries. This performance underlines Warner’s dominance in the opening slot across all formats of the game.

David Warner completed 6000 runs as an opener in ODIs

His record-breaking century was not the only highlight of the first innings. Warner also achieved the milestone of scoring 6000 runs as an opener in ODIs, doing so in the fourth-fastest time in the format. This achievement reaffirms his status as one of the world’s premier opening batters.

However, Warner’s journey to this remarkable century was not without its challenges. In the previous match, he was dismissed for a duck, putting him under pressure to perform in the second ODI. Warner rose to the occasion in style, scoring a brilliant 106 off 93 balls.

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His innings not only laid the foundation of Australia’s massive total on the scoreboard but also solidified his claim for a spot in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.

Here are some of the best tweets on David Warner’s record feat:

David Warner now has the record for most international hundreds as opener.

46 -DAVID WARNER🇦🇺
45 -Sachin Tendulkar🇮🇳
42 -Chris Gayle🏝️
41 -Sanath Jayasuriya🇱🇰
40 -Matthew Hayden🇦🇺
39 -Rohit Sharma🇮🇳

Duck in the first ODI against South Africa, and century in this second ODI now. pic.twitter.com/w1A1mAH69j

— ANOOP SAMRAJ (@CricSamraj) September 9, 2023

David Warner has roared back to form with 106 in 93 balls 12 fours & 3 sixes. Does 6,000 runs as an opener in ODIs also surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most centuries as an opener. This makes the #CWC2023 all the more interesting. #SAvAUS #DavidWarner pic.twitter.com/Z9g2dO1llb

— Pranav Pratap Singh (@PranavMatraaPPS) September 9, 2023

Most centuries by openers across formats 👇

David Warner – 46*
Sachin Tendulkar – 45

Warner scored his 20th ODI century today vs SA#SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/HcKPqukmxk

— Srinath (@SrinathKohl) September 9, 2023

Most Hundreds by an opener in international cricket:

David Warner – 46
Sachin Tendulkar – 45

Most Centuries by a active player in internationals:

Virat Kohli – 76
David Warner – 46#SAvAUS #AUSvsSA #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/r1AZhiESXq

— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) September 9, 2023

David Warner has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar for most centuries as an opener in international cricket – 46*.

– The GOAT, Warner….!!! pic.twitter.com/NCLE4uBb2v

— Mohammad Nawaj (@NawazJ78) September 9, 2023

The moment when David Warner broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar for scoring most centuries as an opener in international cricket.

He has his critics but even they say he’s the most destructive player on his good day.pic.twitter.com/m9VLnVa7FN

— Abhishek Ojha (@vicharabhio) September 9, 2023

David Warner now holds the record for most international centuries as an opener.

46 – DAVID WARNER
45 – Sachin Tendulkar
42 – Chris Gayle
41 – Sanath Jayasuriya
40 – Matthew Hayden
39 – Rohit Sharma#SAvAUS #cricket pic.twitter.com/k9NislnADs

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 9, 2023

History – David Warner has the most hundreds by an opener in International history.

– He over takes Sachin Tendulkar. pic.twitter.com/zTENwwdOOd

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 9, 2023

David Warner surpassed Sachin Tendulkar for most centuries as an opener in int’l cricket. Greatest all format opener of this generation 🐐 pic.twitter.com/RKYdjOtiXb

— feryy (@ffspari) September 9, 2023

David Warner has achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries as an opener in international cricket, solidifying his status as the greatest all-format opener of this generation.#AUSvSA #SAvsAUS pic.twitter.com/YEOyUaHMtf

— Lakshminarayana (@LnMedikonda) September 9, 2023

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