Warner's Wrong Turn: Embarrassing Dressing Room Blunder

David Warner's Embarrassing Blunder: Almost Entering the Wrong Dressing Room

Australian opener David Warner had an embarrassing moment during Australia's opening T20 World Cup match against Oman on Thursday. After being dismissed for 56 off 51 balls, Warner mistakenly climbed up the wrong stairs on his way back to the dressing room.

The incident occurred at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, as Australia secured a 39-run victory. Warner's half-century and Marcus Stoinis' blistering 67 off 36 balls helped Australia post a competitive total of 164 for 5.

However, Warner's post-dismissal gaffe stole the show. As he made his way back, someone apparently shouted to get his attention and inform him that the Australian dressing room was on the other side. Warner, seemingly distracted, turned and headed towards the wrong stairs.

The commentators couldn't help but chuckle as the video clip of the incident went viral on social media. Warner quickly realized his mistake and corrected his course, but the moment had already provided a light-hearted interlude in the match.

Despite the embarrassing blunder, Warner's contribution was crucial in Australia's victory. His 56-run knock set the platform for Stoinis' late-innings fireworks. Stoinis then starred with the ball, claiming three wickets for 19 runs.

Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa also chipped in with two wickets each as Oman was restricted to 125 for 9 in response. Australia's comprehensive victory gave them a strong start to their T20 World Cup campaign.

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