Warner hit six fours and three huge sixes off just 21 balls at the Port of Spain venue, a great sign for Australia for the left-hander who has struggled with consistency and injuries in the recent IPL.
Seamer Josh Hazlewood was impressed with Warner’s performance and is hoping the veteran can make a major contribution in next month’s tournament.
“As we know, he always rises when it comes to these tournaments so I’m expecting big things from Bull (Warner) again,” Hazlewood said. Cricket Australia After the match.
“He played well on what looked like a pretty difficult wicket and timed the ball pretty well from the get-go.
“So we always have high expectations for Davie.”
Hazlewood (2/5) set the tone with a brilliant opening spell, hitting three no-hitters, while first-choice spinner Adam Zampa (3/25) bowled well again and Namibia only just barely passed 100 thanks to some decent hitting towards the end from Zane Green (38).