World Cup 2019: Five key players who failed in semi-finals

India v New Zealand - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final
India v New Zealand - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-Final

#3 David Warner (Australia)

David Warner lost his wicket early in the semi-final. Source- latestly.com
David Warner lost his wicket early in the semi-final. Source- latestly.com

Since his comeback after the ban, David Warner played exceptionally well and was the highest run-scorer of IPL even after he left midway for his national team.

Warner also performed brilliantly throughout the league stage of the tournament. He was the second-highest run-scorer of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and the leading run-scorer for Australia. He scored 647 runs off ten matches which includes three centuries.

Warner scored only nine runs. He was dismissed by Chris Woakes by a brilliant back of the length in the second semi-final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. David Warner was playing brilliantly throughout the tournament but he failed to perform in the crucial knockout match.

Because of the early dismissals, Australia were able to score just 223 runs. His wicket was the turning point of the match. The crowd also booed David Warner after he lost his wicket.

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