IPL 2024: David Warner overtakes Virat Kohli to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in T20s.

IPL 2024: David Warner overtakes Virat Kohli to become the fifth-highest run-scorer in T20s.

Delhi Capitals and Australia opener David Warner on Sunday overtook India's star batsman Virat Kohli to become the fifth-highest run-getter in T20 cricket.

The veteran left-handed batsman made this move to the top in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Visakhapatnam.

In the match, Warner hit 52 off 35 balls, which consisted of five fours and three sixes. His runs scored 148.73.

In 373 matches, Warner scored 12,195 runs in 372 innings at an average of 37.17 with a strike rate of over 140.22. He scored eight centuries and 102 centuries, with a top score of 135*.

Virat has scored 12,175 runs in 379 matches at an average of 41.55 and a strike rate of 133.54, with eight centuries and 93 fifties. His best is 122*.

The highest run-scorer in T20 is West Indian batting legend Chris Gayle who has scored 14,562 runs in 455 innings in 463 matches at an average of 36.22 and a strike rate of 144.75. He scored 22 hundred and 88 fifties. His best score is 175*.

During the toss, DC won the toss and after winning the toss DC decided to bat first. David Warner (52 from 35 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and the returning Prithvi Shaw (43 from 27 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) started well with an opening partnership of 93 runs. After the dismissal, DC lost their direction for a while until Rishabh Pant (51 off 32 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes) managed some quick knocks at the end to reach 191/5 in his 20 overs.

Matheesha Pathirana (3/31) was the pick of the CSK bowlers.

Khaleel Ahmed (2/21) and Mukesh Kumar (3/21) chased the CSK batsmen with their line and length and at one stage CSK were 75/3 in 10.2 overs. Ajinkya Rahane (45 in 30 balls, with five fours and two sixes), Daryl Mitchell (34 in 26 balls, with four and two sixes) and MS Dhoni (37* in 16 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes) have useful knocks recorded. ), but DC secured a 20-run victory, restricting the five-time champions to 171/6.

Khaleel received the 'Player of the Match' title for his match-winning play.