IPL 2019: David Warner Makes Explosive Comeback To IPL, Sets Twitter On Fire

David Warner made a dream-like comeback to the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he smashed 85 runs off 53 balls, including nine boundaries and three sixes, in the second match of the IPL 2019 between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday. The Australian batsman was making his return to the IPL after missing the entire 2018 season due to a 12-month-long ban for his involvement in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in a Test match against South Africa in March last year.

David Warner was straightaway brought into the SunRisers' playing XI as they took the field after Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl at their home ground.

Warner gave the orange outfit a confident start and helped them post 181 for three in their allotted 20 overs.

Warner's heroics set twitter on fire as many fans and former cricketers lauded his remarkable return.

"Warner is BACK," former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Twitter.

Warner is BACK ... #IPL2019

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 24, 2019

Former India batsman Aakash Chopra joined in saying: "Warner didn't go anywhere...right?? Warner has issued a strong warning."

Warner didn't go anywhere...right?? Warner has issued a strong warning... #KKRvSRH #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 24, 2019

Fomer India batsman Sanjay Manjrekar said he was "thrilled" to watch such a "class act" by Warner.

"Absolutely not surprised by Warner's immediate return to form. He is simply put... just a class act...Really thrilled for him," he tweeted.

Absolutely not surprised by Warner's immediate return to form. He is simply put... just a class act...Really thrilled for him. #welcomeBackWarner#IPL2019

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 24, 2019

David Warner
What a comeback
Proving people wrong, playing for that World Cup squad.

Warner has more runs than all of #RCB. Let that sink in. #IPLT20 #SRH #OrangeArmy#OnlyDumBiryaniNoFishBiryani

@davidwarner31pic.twitter.com/rUdKfY03sr

— (@VaibhavMTrip) March 24, 2019

The beast strikes back
Kasi 50 for Warner
1st 50 of this IPL #GoOrangeArmy #SRH pic.twitter.com/uqfjn5JQeG

— Marshmello (@Abhinatharora) March 24, 2019

SunRisers Hyderabad, who won the IPL in 2016, are being led by fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar in their first match of IPL 2019.