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Warner hits second Test ton in a row
ADELAIDE, Australia, Nov 29, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Explosive Australia opener
David Warner smacked his second century in as many Tests Friday, exposing
Pakistan’s bowlers once again in a day-night clash in Adelaide.
The 33-year-old plundered 154 in the opening Test at Brisbane last week —
his first Test century since a year-long ban for ball-tampering — and he
maintained that rich vein of home form.
Under lights and against an attack that struggled to make the most of
conditions, he brought up his 23rd Test ton off 156 balls with a single from
spinner Yasir Shah.
Warner plundered 12 fours in a near faultless innings, ably supported by
Marnus Labuschagne, who was not out 68.
It has been a big turnaround for the former Australian vice-captain, who
managed just 95 runs in 10 innings during this year’s Ashes series in
England.
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