He was named Match Hero for his match-winning knock.
Former Delhi Capitals star David Warner shines in The Hundred 2025, representing London Spirit, as he played a match-winning innings against Welsh Fire at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
In the match, London Spirit batted first and posted a total of 163/5 in their 100 balls. David Warner opened the innings alongside Kane Williamson. The pair put on 43 runs for the first wicket. Jamie Smith then joined Warner at No.3. They added another 46 runs before Smith was dismissed. Ashton Turner and Warner contributed 30 runs, followed by a 32-run stand between Sean Dickson and Warner.
After that, London Spirit lost another wicket but ended up posting a good total as Warner played a huge role in the innings, staying unbeaten from start to end and helping London Spirit get a good total. Warner scored 70* in 45 balls, which included eight fours and two sixes, with a strike rate of 155.56.
In reply, Welsh Fire managed 155/6 in their 100 balls, and London Spirit won by eight runs. It could have been a comfortable win for Spirit, as Welsh Fire were struggling at 55/6 at one stage. However, Jonny Bairstow (86* off 50), with some brilliant hitting, and Chris Green (32* off 21) brought the game close. In the end, the London Spirit bowlers held their nerve to secure the win. Warner was named Match Hero for his match-winning knock.
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At the age of 38, Warner is still showing that he has some T20 game left in him. He could be one of the players to get a bid during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. After a disappointing performance for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, Warner was released by the team. During the IPL 2025 auction, he went unsold as no team bid for him. However, he has been showing some decent form in franchise cricket.
In the BBL 2024-25, he scored 405 runs in 12 innings and was the second-highest scorer in the league. In the last season of ILT20, he scored 97 runs in two matches. After that, in the PSL 2025, he scored 368 runs in 11 matches. In the MLC 2025, he dipped as he could only score 114 runs in six matches. But now he has found form again with a brilliant innings in The Hundred after scoring just nine in the first match. So, there could be a possibility that if he continues playing like this, Warner could be a surprise pick in the auction.
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