David Warner pulls off ‘6-7’ celebration after smashing BBL century after 5,131 days

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David Warner produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL), smashing a century for Sydney Thunder against Hobart Hurricanes in the 2025-26 season. Warner celebrated the milestone with his trademark jump and the popular “6-7” gesture, and the video has gone viral.

Warner scored an unbeaten century to help Sydney Thunder post a massive total of 205 for 4 in their 20 overs against Hobart Hurricanes in Sydney on Saturday, January 3. The left-hander smashed 130 runs off 65 balls, including 11 boundaries and nine sixes, and reminded everyone of his class and powerful hitting.

David Warner Pulls Off ‘6-7’ Celebration After Smashing BBL Century

David Warner reached his second century in the Big Bash League. The left-handed batter completed the century with a single on the fourth ball of the 18th over. He then celebrated in familiar fashion with his trademark leap, air punch, and the popular “6-7” hand gesture.

Warner needed just 57 balls to reach three figures. Notably, it was his first BBL hundred since December 2011. The milestone came 14 years after his maiden BBL century, and his joyful reaction showed how much the moment meant as he soaked in the applause with a broad smile.

Watch the video of the same posted by BBL on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:

David Warner Rewrites Multiple Records Against Hobart Hurricanes

David Warner rewrote multiple milestones in a single innings against the Hobart Hurricanes. He smashed nine sixes, the second-most ever by a Sydney Thunder batter in a BBL innings. The knock also became the highest individual score for the Sydney Thunder in the competition.

At 39 years and 68 days, Warner became the oldest player to score a century in BBL history. Notably, it was his second-highest score in T20 cricket, only behind his 135 for New South Wales in 2011.

Powered by Warner’s innings, Sydney Thunder posted 205 for 4, their second-highest total ever against Hobart Hurricanes. The knock stood out for the sheer number of records it shattered in a single night.

We Took A Bit Of Inspiration From the Blueprint… – David Warner

Warner expressed satisfaction after his team crossed the 200-run mark, saying the batters followed a smarter plan rather than forcing shots. Warner said that reaching such a big total felt rewarding, but added that he did not want to look too far ahead about the result.

“(On getting to a total in excess of 200) It feels great. I said at the start of the game that we took a bit of inspiration from the blueprint the Sixers used against us. Normally when we bat, we’ve lost wickets trying to be too aggressive,” Warner stated.

“But today, if you kept your shape and stayed positive, you could score freely. To get to 200 is a fantastic feeling. (On whether they have done enough to secure their second win in this season today) I’m still a little hesitant to think too far ahead. It’s about backing yourself, going out there, and playing your natural game.”

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