The opener of the Australian cricket team, David Warner, who set up a crucial World Cup win for Australia with a whirlwind century, credited the IPL for working as a learning platform where he perfected the art of pacing an ODI innings.
Warner scored 163 runs in 124, and his 259-run association with fellow centurion Mitchell Marsh helped Australia score a 62-run win over Pakistan, and the result has lifted them to fourth on the table. Warner said, "I've established early on in my career that 50 overs is a long time. I look to try and get to 35 overs, and then from there, try and put my foot down if I'm still in.
During the post-match press conference, Warner said, "I think that's where in T20 cricket, I've learned a little bit as well to change my gears, especially in the IPL. I learned a lot when I was playing for Sunrisers that you're able to have a lot more time than you think.”