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David Warner breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s World Cup Record

Australian batsman David Warner has achieved a remarkable milestone in the world of cricket by becoming the fastest player to reach 1,000 runs in Cricket World Cups. He accomplished this feat in just 19 innings, a remarkable achievement in the sport’s history.

Warner reached the milestone during Australia’s opening match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, where he scored 41 runs. Despite his impressive performance, Australia faced defeat at the hands of India.

In achieving this milestone, David Warner surpassed the previous record-holders, Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar and former South African skipper AB de Villiers. Both Tendulkar and de Villiers had taken 20 innings to reach 1,000 runs in Cricket World Cups.

It’s worth noting that Sachin Tendulkar still holds the record for the most runs in the Cricket World Cup, amassing 2,278 runs in 45 matches across six World Cups from 1992 to 2011.

David Warner’s remarkable achievement now places him in the record books with a total of 1,033 runs across three Cricket World Cups since 2015.

The stage is set for another cricketer to potentially match Warner’s record. Indian opener Rohit Sharma is just 22 runs away from reaching 1,000 runs in Cricket World Cups, and he could equal Warner’s record in India’s match against Afghanistan on October 11.

However, Rohit Sharma was unable to contribute to his run tally in the recent victory over Australia, as he was dismissed for a duck by Josh Hazlewood.

David Warner’s achievement is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport of cricket, and it has solidified his place in the annals of cricketing history.

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