David Warner just smashed his 10th T20 century. The Australian opener moved past Virat Kohli on the all-time list. This big knock came in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 season. Warner keeps showing he’s a force, even after international retirement. He’s putting on a show for the Sydney Thunder. This latest hundred reaffirms Warner’s status as a T20 legend, cricket analysts say. It’s a significant moment in T20 history.
Warner’s Dominant Century
Warner delivered an unbeaten 110 off 65 balls. This was during Match 37 of the BBL 2025-26. His Sydney Thunder played the Sydney Sixers. Thunder managed 189 for 6 in their 20 overs. Warner stood out, that’s for sure. He was a lone warrior, with wickets falling at the other end. His innings featured control, also plenty of power. And he hit with clarity, just like he always does.
This century marks his eighth individual hundred in the 2025-26 BBL season. That’s a league record, highest in a single edition. He’s now got three BBL centuries total. This puts him joint-third in BBL history alongside Ben McDermott and Steven Smith. You don’t see that kind of consistency every day. It’s a testament to his longevity in the shortest format.
Climbing the All-Time T20 Century Ranks
This milestone sends Warner to the third spot on the global list for T20 centuries. Chris Gayle leads, still way ahead, with 22. Babar Azam holds second with 11. Warner now sits on 10 T20 hundreds. He pushed Virat Kohli, who has 9, down a spot. It’s a tight battle between these modern greats, keeps things interesting. And fans love a good rivalry, don’t they?
Let’s look at their T20 careers, Warner and Kohli are quite comparable. Warner has 13,918 runs from 431 matches. His strike rate is 140.45. He also has 115 fifties. Kohli, on the other hand, has 13,543 runs in 414 matches. His average is 41.92, with a strike rate of 134.67. He’s tallied 105 fifties too. The numbers don’t lie, these guys score runs for fun.
Warner’s IPL record is significant. He’s won three Orange Caps and accumulated 6,565 runs in 184 matches. His IPL average is 40.52, strike rate 139.77. Kohli’s no slouch either. He took the IPL 2024 Orange Cap. He scored 741 runs in 15 matches then. That included a century and five fifties, according to Hindustan Times. The “love affair with T20 cricket” keeps going strong for both, you see.
Enduring Impact and What’s Next
Warner, captain of the Sydney Thunder, keeps proving his worth in domestic circuits. He just retired from international cricket after Australia’s exit from the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, his Wikipedia profile confirms. But his T20 game shows no signs of slowing down. His T20 World Cup strike rate sits at 133.22, fifth all-time. Kohli isn’t far behind at 131.30. These numbers tell a story of consistent aggression. You’d think a player would slow down, but he hasn’t.
No direct quotes from Warner or Kohli came out after this particular match. But cricket observers call it a “statement knock.” It shows Warner remains one of T20 cricket’s most impactful batters. His ability to perform at this level, match after match, is a testament to his dedication. People still talk about his batting, and why wouldn’t they?
This BBL season isn’t over. Warner’s form will be key for the Thunder going forward. Kohli’s career also continues strong, with recent IPL and international play. But for now, Warner holds the edge in T20 centuries and strike rate. Kohli still leads in average, so there’s always that. This is cricket, after all, things change quickly. But for now, Warner’s enjoying his time at the top of this particular list. It’s a fascinating comparison to watch.
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