T20 World Cup 2021: Australia's strongest predicted playing XI for the tournament
Can Australia clinch the elusive title this year?
2. David Warner
Warner will be Finch’s partner-in-crime in the opening slot. The southpaw has a ton of experience in this format and his numbers aren’t ordinary by any standards. Like Finch, Warner also likes to attack from the outset, and delivering consistently isn’t a problem for him either. Moreover, the left-handed batter featured in the last five editions of the T20 World Cup.
Hence, he’s well aware of the drill of the competition. Not to forget, Warner isn’t alien with the spin-friendly conditions of United Arab Emirates. The 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) took place in the Arab Nation and Warner enjoyed a sensational run. The former Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper scored 548 runs in 16 outings, third-most for anyone in the season.
Meanwhile, Warner will have a point to prove in the competition as his recent performances haven’t been exceptional. He couldn’t do much in the now-postponed Indian Premier League (IPL) and even got sacked as captain midway in the tournament. However, Warner is a proven match-winner of this format, and opposition teams can’t afford to take him lightly.
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