'One thing that inspires me is the local fans,' says David Warner

Australian cricketer David Warner said that local fans have inspired him the most as after his splendid half-century, Hyderabad defeated Rajasthanby five wickets in the Indian Premier League match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.

During the post-match presentation, Warner said, "One thing that inspires me is the local fans, they are amazing. We try and put on a good show."

Warner set up the platform for Hyderabad with a breezy 69 off 37 balls and together with Jonny Bairstow (45 off 28) added a century stand for the opening wicket to spoil Rajasthan's day.

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"I enjoy playing in front of this crowd. They are fantastic. It is a day game," he further added.

Warner played with a strike rate of 186.49 and his knock was studded with nine fours and two sixes.

Chasing the 198-run target, Warner looked in imperious form as he started clobbering the Rajasthan bowlers from the word go.

"We have to assess the wicket. I think we are playing on the other one, so we have to come and assess it. It is orange, Sunrisers, why not," Warner added.