Twitter reacts to David Warner's brilliant knock of 85 on comeback

As the Kolkata Knight Riders took on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens, all eyes were on the pocket rocket David Warner. The Aussie lad was making a comeback in the Indian Premier League after a gap of one year. He had been suspended by Cricket Australia for a period of one year while the IPL governing council too followed the suit.

It didn’t take time for Warner to unleash himself in the Orange jersey. The 32-year-old hit two boundaries off Piyush Chawla in the second over. He continued to fend boundaries for the Sunrisers as he even smashed Sunil Narine for two consecutive boundaries. Warner reached his fifty in style with a six on a short ball by Andre Russell.

He went on to register his 37th half century in the IPL, which is the highest by any cricketer eclipsing Gautam Gambhir‘s tally of 36. However, that didn’t stop Warner as he and Jonny Bairstow put up a 118-run partnership for the first wicket. The left-handed batsman’s knock was cut short as Robin Uthappa held onto a splendour of a catch.

Scoring 85 runs from 53 balls, the innings included nine boundaries and three sixes. While he came close to a century, it was no less for the Sunrisers. The visitors got a spectacular platform to begin with. It also allowed Vijay Shankar to go all bonkers as SRH managed to put up 181/3 on board in the first innings.

Twitterati absolutely enjoyed, watching Warner bat the way he did on his IPL comeback. There were praises from all corners for his marvellous knock. While there were odd trolls on Warner with regards to ball tampering, there was more adulation for his fascinating innings. His fans in the IPL had missed him and Warner didn’t disappoint them at all.

Here are some of the amazing Twitter reactions for Warner’s brilliant knock of 85 (53):

Glad to see @davidwarner31 back with a punch. Shows tremendous character #KKRvSRH

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) March 24, 2019

When the good balls get hit for boundaries you know the quality of batsmanship , just what the doctor ordered on a comeback for #DavidWarner excellent from VijayShankar too intent from ball one 👏🏼 ..#KKRvsSRH #IPL #IPL2019 #BadriBytes

— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) March 24, 2019

Absolutely not surprised by Warner’s immediate return to form. He is simply put… just a class act…Really thrilled for him.👏👏👏🙏#welcomeBackWarner#IPL2019

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 24, 2019

Warner is BACK … #IPL2019

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 24, 2019

Daveyyyyy you brutal beast.

Gets back to game with a bang

— Mr. A 🏏 (@cricdrugs) March 24, 2019

50* on a comeback.
Only Warner things 😚❤️#KKRvsSRH

— Prajakta Bhawsar (@18prajakta) March 24, 2019

Warner welcomes SRK with a six! Seems, he also was made to watch Jab Harry Met Sejal by somebody..

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) March 24, 2019

Meanwhile, Dhoni is already planning to get Warner out in the finals.

— Ro✨ (@lndianCaptain) March 24, 2019

Most 50s in IPL

37 David Warner
36 Gautam Gambhir
35 Suresh Raina
34 Virat Kohli
34 Rohit Sharma

— Merin Kumar ™ (@merin_kumar) March 24, 2019

Amazing to think that Dave Warner can still bat despite having gone through a brief period where he didn’t bat. #IPL2019

— Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) March 24, 2019

Warner performance in SRH has been absolute gun over the years.

— Johns (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2019

Warner welcomes SRK by bludgeoning it for a SIX! In process hits the cameraman, teaching their brethren for filming Aussies 'playing' with the ball. #IPL2019

— cricBC (@cricBC) March 24, 2019

Warner didn’t go anywhere…right?? Warner has issued a strong warning… #KKRvSRH #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 24, 2019

warner is so much better off smashing the ball than finding ways to tamper with it #KKRvSRH

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 24, 2019

Warner and Sunrisers. The partnership continues.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 24, 2019

David Warner looks in superb touch at Eden Gardens. Brings up fifty on his IPL return inside nine overs with barely a false stroke along the way. #KKRvSRH

— Matthew Taylor (@MattyA_Taylor) March 24, 2019

David Warner playing after past 12 months.#KKRvSRH pic.twitter.com/ieCSfk0GTp

— Chowkidaar Banna. (@ibeingjai) March 24, 2019

The David Warner that we all know is putting up a show at the Eden gardens. Time to cut your sunday afternoon nap short and have a piece of the action.#KKRvSRH

— North Stand Gang – Wankhede (@NorthStandGang) March 24, 2019

50 for David Warner

He still hasn't lost his touch….#IPL2019 #IPL #KKRvSRH

— Vinesh Prabhu (@prabhu_vinesh) March 24, 2019

David Warner isn't hitting the ball as confidently as he used to. Maybe it's not confidence, but the fear of altering the condition of the ball if he hits it hard. #IPL

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 24, 2019

Fifty on IPL comeback and how good! Enjoy this, David Warner – you deserve it. #KKRvSRH

— Rishad D'souza (@RD_Wisden) March 24, 2019

Sorry Shah Rukh, there is only one KING atm and he is David Warner. #IPL2019

— Manya (@CSKian716) March 24, 2019

Cracking pull shot – ✔️
Precise cover drive – ✔️
Controlled reverse sweep – ✔️
David Warner is on fayaah!#KKRvSRH

— Rishad D'souza (@RD_Wisden) March 24, 2019

David Warner has faced all of 25 balls on his IPL comeback and looks like he never went away.

— Geoff Lemon Sport (@GeoffLemonSport) March 24, 2019

Well, this has been a statement and a half from David Warner so far. #KKRvSRH

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) March 24, 2019

David Warner becomes the first overseas cricketer to score over 700 runs against KKR in IPL…

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) March 24, 2019

David Warner has made a great comeback. Haters should learn from Warner how to Sand and Deliver. #KKRvSRH

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 24, 2019

David Warner is here on 24/3/19, exactly one year after the ban. Been through a lot, wish him the best. He has done his time, time to get behind him. #IPL2019

— Manya (@CSKian716) March 24, 2019