In a mid-table clash that would help the winners strengthen their bid for the play-offs place, Kings XI Punjab were completely outplayed by Sunrisers Hyderabad, who with their 45-run victory not only moved up to the fourth position but also boosted their already positive Net Run Rate.
David Warner made his final IPL 2019 outing count with a sensational 81 off 56 balls – along with useful contributions from the top-order batsmen – setting up the Sunrisers’ total of 212 for 6.
In reply, KXIP opener KL Rahul scored a fighting 79 off 56 but lack of support from the other end, with Rashid Khan running through the middle order, condemned Ravichandran Ashwin & Co. to their seventh loss in 12 games.
Warner’s IPL 2019
David Warner has had a sensational IPL 2019. His last six scores in the season read 70, 51, 50, 67, 57, 37 and 81. The southpaw has been remarkable at the top of the order for the Sunrisers, scoring 692 runs in 12 matches as a warm-up before his return to the Australian side for the upcoming World Cup. Warner’s runs have come at an average of 69.2 and a strike rate of 143.86.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Fantastic win Team. Great character from the boys. @davidwarner31 carrying on his magnificient form and a top- class effort from the bowlers. Proud of the boys #SRHvKXIP pic.twitter.com/Kzsy82a7bA
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 29, 2019
David Warner bids goodbye to the #SunrisersHyderabad after another stupendous season. #IPLLegend
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 29, 2019
What a fantastic season for @davidwarner31 and what a grand see off from the entire #OrangeArmy🧡#RiseWithUs #SRHvKXIP #DavidWarner pic.twitter.com/D5JJDouoTS
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 29, 2019
@davidwarner31 is the greatest IPL batsman of all time @SunRisers 🐐🐐🐐🐐
— Venkat (@raman_av) April 29, 2019
Outstanding finish to your ipl season @davidwarner31. The girls and I are forever proud of you. Your work ethic and your never give up attitude is inspirational. We love you. 🧡🧡 @sunrisershyd #ipl #orangearmy pic.twitter.com/qnxkGXBwgk
— Candice Warner (@CandiceWarner31) April 29, 2019
David warner is 🐐🐐 in @IPL .. such consistent player …we at @SunRisers are lucky to have him.
#orangearmy pic.twitter.com/wkc8PXYQ8l— Jagannadh chowdary (@sai_Jagannadh05) April 29, 2019
And that's the last time David Warner was out there for us this season!
A magnificent 81 in his last match, kisses the bat and goes back with a standing ovation from the entire stadium! 🧡🧡
Thank you, @davidwarner31! #OrangeArmy #RiseWithUs #SRHvKXIP
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 29, 2019
What a player! #DavidWarner #IPL2019 #SRH pic.twitter.com/ZAhEuBCcWi
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 30, 2019
David Warner is in the right team! Always with the Orange cap! @davidwarner31 @SunRisers #OrangeArmy #SRHvKXIP
— Shalki (@Shalki26) April 29, 2019
You have been a pillar of strength to the #OrangeArmy . You will be missed @davidwarner31 What a way to finish the season. Thank you for so many memories. Hyderabad is proud to have you in this team. #SRHvKXIP #IPL2019 #SRH @SunRisers #DavidWarner #RiseWithUs pic.twitter.com/1X1eoVWOhg
— Sneha (@Imsneha7) April 29, 2019
Amassing runs, one game at a time 👌👌#DavidWarner #SRH pic.twitter.com/7mrQjX9d2f
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 29, 2019
David Warner has been like a man possessed this IPL. Tonite’s his last outing and may be the most significant for his team if it leads to SRH win
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 29, 2019
What a comeback season for David Warner!
692 runs in 12 innings.A century and 8 fifties. That's an amazing consistency.
While he has got nearly 700 runs, no one else has even 500 yet!
Will someone pass his aggregate?
Russell 486
Dhawan 451
Gayle 444
Rahul 441— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) April 29, 2019
8 50s 1 Century in just 12 innings. Absolute legend. A comeback cannot get better than this. Thanks for entertaining us anna @davidwarner31 @SunRisers #IPL2019
— …. (@ynakg2) April 29, 2019
Innings/Fifty-Plus score for David Warner:
1.70 – Against KXIP in the IPL (10 in 17)
1.71 – For SRH in Hyderabad (17 in 29)
1.79 – In Twenty20s in Hyderabad (19 in 34)
1.97 – For Sunrisers Hyderabad (36 in 71)#IPL2019 #SRH #SRHvKXIP— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) April 29, 2019
🧡🧡@davidwarner31 is the Man of the Match! What a way to sign off David Bhai! 😉🙌#OrangeArmy #RiseWithUs #SRHvKXIP pic.twitter.com/Av6Zfo7wR5
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 29, 2019
David Warner! Whadday…Player!#SRHvKXIP pic.twitter.com/jAKzhYjlIT
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) April 29, 2019
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