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“Proved many times that he is a fighter” – Twitterati react after David Warner braves the challenges to score a double century against Proteas

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Australia’s opening batsman David Warner received flak from across quarters for coming up with a string of low scores for the national cricket team in the longest format of the game.

Due to his poor form with the bat, questions were raised about Warner’s place in the Test setup. However, the experienced campaigner silenced the naysayers by letting his willow weave the magic in the second Test match against South Africa.

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Not only did he showcase class and fortitude in his gameplay but also scored runs at the rate of knots. He went on to score his third double-century in the second Test against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

David Warner braves the challenges to score a double century against Proteas

The left-handed batter confronted the likes of Kaiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje during the first innings as he struck as many as 16 boundaries and two sixes to his name at a strike rate of 78.74.

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David Warner accomplished the landmark in 254 balls and celebrated wildly after scoring his third double-ton. In the process, he got cramps and was retired hurt. Australia’s physio had to attend to Warner and then guided him back to the dressing room.

Talking about the game, Proteas were bowled out for 189 runs in the first innings as Cameron Green registered his first-ever five-wicket haul in the longest format of the game.

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In response, Australia ended Day 2 with 386/3 as they are in a commanding position with a lead of 197 runs. While David Warner retired hurt after scoring 200, Steve Smith scored 85 runs including nine fours and a six.

Travis Head who has been in good form with the bat in Test cricket of late has scored an unbeaten 48 (7 fours and a six). Alex Carey also remains unbeaten on 9 including a boundary. On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje took a wicket apiece for the visitors.

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