Fans go crazy as David Warner hammers his 2nd century for Sydney Thunder in BBL|15

Jan 16, 2026

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Fans go crazy as David Warner hammers his 2nd century for Sydney Thunder in BBL15

The Sydney Derby has always been more than just a game; it is a battle for local bragging rights, fueled by cross-town rivalry. However, on the night of January 16, 2026, the 37th Match of BBL|15 at the Sydney Showground Stadium belonged to just one man. David Warner, the evergreen veteran and captain of the Sydney Thunder, sent shockwaves through the league by smashing a sensational second century of the season, leaving fans and critics alike in awe of his enduring brilliance.

David Warner lights up BBL 15 with his second century for Sydney Thunder

Entering the crease with the weight of expectation on his shoulders, Warner played an innings that combined surgical precision with brute force. From the outset, he looked determined, reaching his 50 off just 25 balls. While his opening partner Matthew Gilkes (12) and youngster Sam Konstas (6) struggled to find their rhythm against a world-class Sixers attack featuring Mitchell Starc, Warner remained unfazed.

The defining moment came in the 18th over. Facing Sean Abbott, Warner stayed composed as the bowler delivered a 133kph full delivery wide of off-stump. With a characteristic flourish, Warner drove the ball to deep cover for a single. As he crossed the crease, the stadium erupted into a deafening roar.

Warner had reached his 100 off 61 balls, marking his second ton of the BBL|15 campaign. He finished the innings unbeaten on 110 from 65 deliveries*, an masterclass that included 11 boundaries and 4 towering sixes. His strike rate of 169.23 was the heartbeat of the Thunder’s innings, proving that even in the twilight of his career, The Bull still has plenty of charge left.

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Here’s how fans reacted:

Sydney Thunder post competitive total despite Sixers’ late surge derby clash

After Moises Henriques won the toss and elected to field, the Sydney Sixers found themselves on the receiving end of a Thunder storm. The Thunder’s innings was a tale of two halves. They blazed through the first Powerplay, racking up 49 runs without loss, and crossed the 100-mark in the 13th over.

While Warner anchored the innings, Nic Maddinson provided a late-over spark with a brisk 26. However, the Sixers clawed back in the final over. Sam Curran was the pick of the bowlers, utilizing the slow over-rate penalty to his advantage. With extra fielders forced inside the circle due to the Thunder being behind the clock, Curran snared three wickets in the final overto finish with.

Despite the late tumble of wickets, the Thunder finished at 189/6. With a win probability of 61.60% heading into the break, the pressure is now firmly on a Sixers batting lineup featuring superstars like Babar Azam and Steve Smith to chase down a target that feels even larger given the momentum Warner has generated.

Also READ: Finn Allen’s blazing century powers Perth Scorchers to commanding win over Melbourne Renegades in BBL|15

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