Nostalgia for SRH fans: David Warner and Kane Williamson walk out together at Lord's in special Hundred moment
The 2025 edition of The Hundred kicked off at Lord's on Tuesday with a wave of nostalgia, especially for fans of the Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
In a moment that melted hearts, two modern-day greats and former SRH stalwarts
David Warner
and
Kane Williamson
were seen walking out to bat together for London Spirit, evoking memories of their time as batting partners in Hyderabad's orange.
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The official social media handle of Lord's Cricket Ground shared the heartwarming video, capturing the duo emerging through the iconic Lord's long room and stepping onto the field. The caption read: 'A video @SunRisers fans will enjoy!'
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Between them, Warner and Williamson have represented SRH for over a decade — Warner for seven seasons and Williamson for eight.
Their chemistry and calm aggression were a cornerstone of SRH's success in the IPL, including their 2016 title win.
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However, the fairytale reunion didn't translate into success for London Spirit on the night. Defending champions Oval Invincibles outclassed the Spirit, bundling them out for a paltry 80 in 94 balls, with
Rashid Khan
(3/11) and Sam Curran (3/18) leading the charge. The Invincibles chased down the target in just 69 balls, winning by six wickets.
Post-match, Rashid reflected on his performance and preparations: 'It was nice to get off to a winning start... There was spin on offer. I mixed things up and it worked well.'
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Adding to the spectacle, play was briefly halted by an unexpected intruder — a fox that darted across the ground, drawing laughter and cheers from the Lord's crowd.
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