David Warner is an Australian former international cricketer who retired from international cricket in June 2024. Standing 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall and aged 38 in 2025, he remains active in franchise cricket and most recently played in the ILT20 and BBL circuits after retirement. In the IPL 2024 season, Warner represented the Delhi Capitals, continuing to mentor young players while contributing as a top-order batter.
Known for his explosive left-handed batting and fearless stroke play, he became the first Australian in 132 years to be picked for the national team without playing first-class cricket. One of his greatest career moments came in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, where his blistering 178 against Afghanistan showcased his dominance on the world stage. Widely regarded as one of the IPL’s most successful overseas players, Warner remains a celebrated figure in modern T20 cricket.
$4 million mansion in Maroubra, Sydney; Luxury car collection including Lamborghini Huracan, Audi; Investments in 666 Pure Tasmanian Vodka
Warner’s impressive net worth stems primarily from his cricket contracts with Cricket Australia, IPL earnings totaling over ₹83 crore, and lucrative brand endorsements. His financial portfolio demonstrates smart investment decisions including property holdings in premium Sydney locations and strategic business partnerships in the beverage industry.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
Australia (International)
2009-2024
New South Wales
2007-2024
Delhi Daredevils/Capitals (IPL)
2009-2013, 2022-2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL)
2014-2021
Sydney Thunder (BBL)
2011-2013, 2024
Sydney Sixers (BBL)
2012-2013
Karachi Kings (PSL)
2025
Durham (County)
2009
Middlesex (County)
2013
Sylhet Sixers (BPL)
2019
Dubai Capitals (ILT20)
2023
Seattle Orcas (MLC)
2023
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
Matraville Public School, Randwick Boys High School
University
Did not pursue higher education; focused on professional cricket career
Complete Career Stats
Format
Matches
Runs
Highest Score
Average
Strike Rate
100s
50s
Test
112
8,786
335
44.59
70.19
26
37
ODI
161
6,932
179
45.31
95.43
22
33
T20I
110
3,277
100
33.43
142.50
1
24
IPL
184
6,565
126
40.52
139.77
4
62
David Warner Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
Format
Opponent
Date
Runs
Venue
T20I
India
24 Jun 2024
6(6)
Gros Islet
T20I
Afghanistan
22 Jun 2024
3(8)
Kingstown
T20I
Bangladesh
20 Jun 2024
53*(35)
North Sound
T20I
Scotland
15 Jun 2024
1(4)
Gros Islet
T20I
Namibia
11 Jun 2024
20(8)
Bridgetown
Career Highlights
Year
Achievement
2009
Made international debut, scoring 89 off 43 balls in T20I debut
2011
Test debut; scored maiden Test century (123*) in second Test
2015
Named vice-captain of Australia in Tests and ODIs; Won Cricket World Cup
2016
Won Allan Border Medal (first time); Captained SRH to maiden IPL title; Won IPL Orange Cap
2017
Won Allan Border Medal (second time); Won IPL Orange Cap (second time)
2019
Scored 335* vs Pakistan, second-highest Test score by an Australian; Won IPL Orange Cap (third time)
2020
Won Allan Border Medal (third time)
2021
Won T20 World Cup; Named Player of the Tournament
2023
Won ICC World Test Championship; Won Cricket World Cup (second time)
2024
Played final Test match (January); Retired from international cricket (June)
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Competition/Trophy
Significance
2015
ICC Cricket World Cup
Australia won; Warner played crucial role
2016
IPL Championship
Led Sunrisers Hyderabad to maiden title
2016, 2017, 2020
Allan Border Medal
Australia’s best cricketer of the year (3 times)
2021
ICC T20 World Cup
Player of the Tournament
2023
ICC World Test Championship
Australia defeated India in final
2023
ICC Cricket World Cup
Australia won; Warner highest run-scorer for team
2015, 2017, 2019
IPL Orange Cap
Highest run-scorer in IPL season (3 times)
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
First Australian without first-class experience to play international cricket
Made debut in 2009 after 132 years
First Australian to score 7 ODI centuries in one calendar year
Achieved in 2016
Most 50+ scores in IPL history
62 half-centuries, joint record with Virat Kohli
Highest run-scorer by overseas player in IPL
Over 6,500 runs
Only player to score century in 100th Test and 100th ODI
Unique double milestone
Second-highest Test score by an Australian
335* against Pakistan in Adelaide, 2019
Most successful overseas captain in IPL
Led SRH to title in 2016
Interesting Facts About David Warner
He grew up in a housing commission estate and worked at Woolworths supermarket as a teenager to earn pocket money before his cricket breakthrough.
His mother encouraged him to return to left-handed batting at age 14 after a coach asked him to switch to right-handed, a decision that proved crucial to his career.
Warner is the first Australian and sixth overall to reach 1,500 T20I runs, showcasing his dominance in the shortest format.
He holds the record for most fifties in IPL history (62), demonstrating remarkable consistency across 15 seasons.
Warner authored a children’s book series called “The Kaboom Kid” and has a Gray-Nicolls bat named “Kaboom” after his explosive batting style.
Despite his short stature compared to typical fast bowlers, he excels at playing the short ball and has scored centuries against world-class pace attacks.
Warner became the first player to score a double century in both his 100th Test match and century in his 100th ODI, a unique milestone in cricket history.
Born in Paddington, Sydney, David Warner is 38 years old and stands 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall. His remarkable cricket journey from a housing commission estate in Matraville to becoming one of Australia's finest openers showcases determination and exceptional talent. Warner's career highlights include three Allan Border Medals, leading Australia to multiple ICC trophies, and becoming the most successful overseas batter in IPL history with 6,565 runs. Despite the 2018 ball-tampering controversy and subsequent 12-month ban, he staged a remarkable comeback, finishing as Player of the Tournament at the 2021 T20 World Cup. Warner retired from international cricket in June 2024 after Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup, concluding an illustrious 15-year international career. He continues to play franchise cricket, currently captaining Sydney Thunder in the BBL and Karachi Kings in the PSL, while his legacy as one of modern cricket's most explosive openers remains firmly established.
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