David Warner is among those few overseas players who have left an indelible mark in the IPL. Except for a couple of seasons, the left-hander has been the most consistent run-maker in the league.
Warner has accumulated over 6,500 runs while playing for Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He first gained prominence with Delhi before leading SRH to their IPL title in 2016.
Warner’s best performances also came for SRH, scoring 500-plus runs in six consecutive seasons. He has established himself as one of the best openers in the IPL.
David Warner, the Australian cricket star, entered the IPL 2025 auction with a base price of INR 2 crore, but surprisingly went unsold. Despite being an IPL stalwart, there were no immediate takers, and it remains to be seen whether he will be brought back into the auction later.
Here we’ll look at David Warner’s IPL career stats, records, and salary in every season.
Early Debut in IPL Career
David Warner made his IPL debut on May 2, 2009. The southpaw batter represented Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) against Chennai Super Kings.
Warner had a good debut outing, scoring 51 runs off 40 balls while opening the innings. But his knock went in vain as Delhi lost the match by 18 runs.
Overall, Warner featured in seven matches and mustered 163 runs at a strike rate of 123.48.
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 26th match |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2009 |
| Venue | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Date & Time | May 02, 04:45 PM LOCAL |
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David Warner Performance in IPL 2024
David Warner wasn’t up to the mark in the IPL 2024 season. He delivered one of his poor seasons with the bat. The left-hand batter mustered 168 runs in eight outings at a strike rate of 134.40.
Last Match in IPL 2024
David Warner’s last IPL 2024 appearance came on May 12, 2024. He featured in the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and DC.
Warner wasn’t named in the playing XI, but he was later subbed in as an impact player. DC were chasing a target of 188 runs, but Warner got out on the score of one in two balls.
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, 62nd Match |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2024 |
| Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | May 12, 07:30 PM LOCAL |
IPL Career of David Warner
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 168 | 52 | 0 | – | – |
| 2023 | 14 | 516 | 86 | 0 | – | – |
| 2022 | 12 | 432 | 92* | 0 | – | – |
| 2021 | 8 | 195 | 57 | 0 | – | – |
| 2020 | 16 | 548 | 85* | 0 | – | – |
| 2019 | 12 | 692 | 100* | 0 | – | 12.00 |
| 2017 | 14 | 641 | 126 | 0 | – | – |
| 2016 | 17 | 848 | 93* | 0 | – | – |
| 2015 | 14 | 562 | 91 | 0 | – | – |
| 2014 | 14 | 528 | 90 | 0 | – | – |
| 2013 | 16 | 410 | 77 | 0 | – | – |
| 2012 | 8 | 256 | 109* | 0 | – | – |
| 2011 | 13 | 324 | 77 | 0 | – | – |
| 2010 | 11 | 282 | 107* | 0 | – | – |
| 2009 | 7 | 163 | 51 | 0 | – | – |
| Career | 184 | 6565 | 126 | 0 | – | – |
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David Warner IPL Auction Price & History:
David Warner landed his first IPL deal in 2009 after setting the stage on fire in domestic cricket. Delhi Daredevils signed the emerging batter for INR 14 lakhs in the 2009 auction.
In 2011, Warner’s salary jumped to INR 3.45 crore and stayed with Delhi till 2013. Then in 2014, Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped up Warner for INR 5.5 crore.
The Australian opener led the franchise to their maiden title in 2016. The franchise retained Warner for INR 12.5 crore ahead of the 2019 season owing to his consistent run.
After a poor outing in 2021, SRH didn’t retain the opener for the next season. Then Warner returned to Delhi in 2022 for INR 6.25 crore.
David Warner went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction with a base price of INR 2 crore.
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12.50 Cr | Hyderabad |
| 2019 | 12.50 Cr | Hyderabad |
| 2020 | 12.50 Cr | Hyderabad |
| 2021 | 12.50 Cr | Hyderabad |
| 2022 | 6.25 Cr | Delhi |
| 2023 | 6.25 Cr | Delhi |
| 2024 | 6.25 Cr | Delhi |
| 2025 | 2 Cr Base Price | Unsold |
IPL Batting & Bowling Stats Overview
Batting Stats
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 168 | 52 | 21 | 134.4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 10 |
| 2023 | 14 | 516 | 86 | 36.86 | 131.63 | 0 | 6 | 69 | 10 |
| 2022 | 12 | 432 | 92* | 48 | 150.52 | 0 | 5 | 52 | 15 |
| 2021 | 8 | 195 | 57 | 24.37 | 107.73 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6 |
| 2020 | 16 | 548 | 85* | 39.14 | 134.64 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 | 692 | 100* | 69.2 | 143.86 | 1 | 8 | 57 | 21 |
| 2017 | 14 | 641 | 126 | 58.27 | 141.81 | 1 | 4 | 63 | 26 |
| 2016 | 17 | 848 | 93* | 60.57 | 151.42 | 0 | 9 | 88 | 31 |
| 2015 | 14 | 562 | 91 | 43.23 | 156.54 | 0 | 7 | 65 | 21 |
| 2014 | 14 | 528 | 90 | 48 | 140.8 | 0 | 6 | 39 | 24 |
| 2013 | 16 | 410 | 77 | 31.53 | 126.93 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 14 |
| 2012 | 8 | 256 | 109* | 36.57 | 164.1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 14 |
| 2011 | 13 | 324 | 77 | 24.92 | 117.39 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 11 |
| 2010 | 11 | 282 | 107* | 28.2 | 147.64 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 14 |
| 2009 | 7 | 163 | 51 | 23.29 | 123.48 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 5 |
| Career | 184 | 6565 | 126 | 40.52 | 139.77 | 4 | 62 | 663 | 236 |
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Want to know which team David Warner will play for in IPL 2025?
After his below-par outing in IPL 2024, it was pretty evident that David Warner won’t get retained. But looking at his past performance, the left-hander is a reliable opening option.
David Warner entered the IPL 2025 auction with a base price of INR 2 crore but went unsold. And Delhi Capitals can’t ignore it. They have also not retained any of their previous season’s openers, making it important for them to have someone with experience at the top.
