Warner on Fire! Hits 163 Runs to Punish Pakistan.

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David Warner is back to his best.

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Today, in the 18th match of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, Warner smashed 163 runs off just 124 balls against Pakistan.

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His innings was laced with 14 fours and four sixes, and he helped Australia post a mammoth total of 398 runs on the board.

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Warner started his innings cautiously, but once he got his eye in, he was unstoppable.

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He took on the Pakistani bowlers with ease, and his shots were a delight to watch.

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He reached his century off just 91 balls, and he continued to punish the bowlers until he was finally dismissed in the 45th over.

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Warner's innings was one of the finest individual performances in this year's World Cup so far.

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It was a timely knock for Australia, who were coming off two defeats in their previous matches.

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Warner's innings set the stage for a big win for Australia, and they ended up winning the match by 182 runs.

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