Australia’s David Warner, on Thursday, smashed a stunning maximum off a double-bounce delivery against Pakistan. The opener scored 49 runs as the Kangaroos won by five wickets to advance to the finals of the T20 World Cup 2021. 

It was the seventh over of the first innings when Mohammad Hafeez lost control of the ball and it bounced twice. However, Warner took charge and smoked it over deep mid-wicket for a six. The umpire signalled a no-ball. 

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Warner’s strike, from outside leg and to swing it over deep midwicket, was majestic. He had to crouch low, get underneath the low bounce and generate power.

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While social media users went berserk watching the hit, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir said he was disappointed. He described Warner’s six as an absolutely pathetic display of spirit of the game. 

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“What an absolutely pathetic display of spirit of the game by Warner! #Shameful What say @ashwinravi99?” Gambhir tweeted. 

Some Twitter users called David Warner a ‘rockstar’. 

Warner was caught behind off Shadab Khan’s ball. The Aussie chased a short, going across outside off with width delivery that seemed to have found a nick before being collected by the wicketkeeper. However, UltraEdge showed a flat line and a clear gap between bat and all. But there was a noise.

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Matthew Wade came up with a barrage of sixes to script Australia’s sensational come from behind win. He smashed 41 runs in 17 balls with the help of four maximums and two boundaries. 

In the end, Australia, who are yet to win a T20 World Cup title, chased the 177-run target with an over to spare. They will meet New Zealand in the final on Sunday. Leg-spinner Shadab Khan produced an admirable performance taking four wickets for 26 runs in fours but the brilliance of Wade and Stoinis turned the game around on its head.