David Warner might no longer wear the Sunrisers Hyderabad colours, and his departure from the franchise back in the day carried plenty of drama, but his emotional link to the team remains unmistakably strong. That connection showed up again through a recent Instagram story, where the Australian opener backed the Pat Cummins-led side to win the IPL 2026 trophy after they secured a spot in the playoffs.<\/p>\n
Warner\u2019s final chapter with SRH during the 2021 season is still remembered as one of the most talked-about breakups in IPL history. After the franchise suffered five losses in their first six matches, SRH removed him from the captaincy, left him out of the playing XI, and later even unfollowed him on social media\u2014an abrupt ending to a partnership that had delivered plenty of success for the franchise.<\/p>\n
Despite that fallout, Warner has continued to show appreciation for SRH supporters. Over time, he has spoken repeatedly about the gratitude he feels towards the fans and the affection and backing he received during his time in orange.<\/p>\n
In his story, Warner didn\u2019t just talk about support\u2014he laid out a clear blueprint for how SRH could build a winning run. He backed the team to go all the way, while also sharing specific expectations for key performers across the batting and bowling departments.<\/p>\n
Warner\u2019s Instagram story message read: \u201cMy tip to win the IPL if one of the openers go big and IK and klass to finish off for a big total. PC to get 3\/30 in finals,\u201d along with his additional prediction about Kohli\u2019s playoff century.<\/p>\n
Warner\u2019s backing comes as SRH prepare for a significant showdown in the final league match of the season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will go head-to-head on Friday, with both teams chasing a crucial top-two finish.<\/p>\n
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