We had to come out with a bit of intent: David Warner

Australians are known for their ‘fighting’ spirit, something which was excellently showcased by their batters today at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore in the 4th ODI. But the majority of the credit goes to one man and that is their swashbuckling opener, David Warner. Australia reached a mountain of a total of 334 runs, owing to Warner’s exceptional knock of 124 runs.

India have already sealed the 5-match ODI series by winning the first three games, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the Aussies have nothing to play for. In fact, they had their pride and dignity at stake, since a whitewash would have opened the floodgates of severe humiliation. The first step to avoid such a situation was taken by Warner, and all he needs now is support from his bowlers.

Warner’s 124 runs consisted of a dozen boundaries and 4 big hits. Speaking to his former leader Michael Clarke at the innings break, the 30-year old said: “Obviously, you like things going to plan sometimes. Today it came off. Like I said before the game, we had to come out with a bit of intent. It (the surface) is pretty good when the bowlers missed their length when they adjusted it was quite hard to hit through the line.”

Anything above 300 is a good total

When Warner was asked whether the total they have reached is enough to keep the mighty Indian batting line-up at bay he said: “We assessed the situation and anything above 300 is a good total, but we have to bowl well.”

“The spinners didn’t bowl too full and it was quite hard in that aspect. We read off each other pretty well. If he (Finch) is going I can play the anchor and he does the same when I am going. I am always thinking two balls (to reach the 100) but you get a little bit nervous playing your 100th game,” he concluded.