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[Watch] David Warner ‘Dispatches’ Trent Boult With a Scorching Hook Shot For Six

image-lo9o9v3xDavid Warner continued his glorious run of form vs New Zealand (Twitter)

As the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala bore witness to what can only be termed as carnage on Saturday, the roaring applause from the stands attested to David Warner's batting brilliance during Match 27 of World Cup 2023 against New Zealand.

AUS vs NZ: Warner's shot off Boult left fans in awe

In a game filled with boundary-rattling shots, it was Warner’s audacious shot off New Zealand’s ace pacer, Trent Boult, that truly summed up the essence of the day's play. That unforgettable moment unfurled on the third delivery of the eighth over.

As Boult steamed in, Warner meticulously manoeuvered his position, moving inside the line of the short ball. With a subtle bend of the knees, he drew his head back slightly and hooked the ball.

The connection was sublime, and the ball sailed over the fine leg boundary, leaving not just the fielders but also the fans, open-mouthed in amazement. A shot that was not just a display of technical brilliance but also of audacious bravado against one of the best in the business.


Meanwhile, the Trans-Tasman rivalry, always brimming with anticipation, witnessed yet another chapter being written, as Warner, alongside the returning Travis Head, stitched a colossal 175-run partnership. 

Though Warner's blitzkrieg came to a halt at a personal score of 81, studded with five electrifying boundaries and half-a-dozen maximums, it had already left a lasting impact on the match.

With Australia's scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace, and Head completing his century, the Kiwis will look to snag a couple of quick wickets or the Aussies will run away with the game. On the other hand, the Men in Yellow will look to build on the solid foundation and post a score of over 400.