Vintage David Warner answered his critics with a sizzling 42-ball 65 as Australia cruised to seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a Super 12 game of the T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

Warner, who has gone through a lean patch, was back in his element as his 10 fours made it easy for Australia to chase down the target of 155 in only 17 overs. It was Australia’s second win in as many Super 12 games and they look like a strong contender apart from England in the group to move into the semi-finals.