Warner and Smith added 239 runs partnership as Australia ended Day 2 with a healthy lead of 197 runs

David Warner scored a magnificent double-century in the ongoing Boxing day test match against the Proteas on Day 2. Australia lost its 3 wickets in the first innings till the end of the second day of the second Test match being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against South Africa. The hosts scored 386 on the stumps day 2 with the courtesy of Warner and Smith. With this, Australia also has taken a healthy lead of 197 runs in the first innings. 

Australia's team came out to play ahead of 45 runs at the loss of 1 wicket on the second day. In the form of Marnus Labuschagne, Australia lost its second wicket on the score of 75 runs. After this, the Warner and Steve Smith pair shared an excellent partnership of 239 runs for the third wicket. Warner retired hurt after completing his double century while celebrating his trademark finish and got a cramp. At the same time, Cameron Green (6) also returned to the pavilion after being retired hurt. Travis Head (48) and Alex Carey (9) remained unbeaten at the end of the day's play.

In his 100th Test match, Warner scored 200 runs in 254 balls with the help of 16 fours and 2 sixes. He is the second player in the history of this format to score a double century in his 100th Test match. Only English batter Joe Root has done this before him. Also, Warner has jointly reached first place in terms of scoring the most centuries as an opening batter. While opening, Warner has scored 45 centuries, including 25 in Tests, 19 in ODIs and one in T20 Internationals. Former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar also scored 45 centuries as an opener.

However, after scoring a double century in the Boxing day test against South Africa, Warner appeared to be in a bit of trouble, due to which he had to go off the field. Actually, during this marathon innings, there was a strain in the muscles of his legs, due to which he was seen struggling with it even in the middle of his innings. Warner is currently retired hurt after scoring 200 runs. That is, he can get down to bat again. And if this happens, then the score of 200 runs can still be seen to be bigger.