David Warner hits third century in a row

David Warner has struck a third consecutive Test hundred, in the side's game against Pakistan in Dubai.

David Warner of Australia

David Warner has become the seventh Australian to score centuries in three consecutive Test innings. (AAP)

David Warner has become the seventh Australian batsman to score centuries in three or more consecutive Test innings.

Warner hit a cover drive to the boundary before leaping in the air to celebrate his 128-ball hundred and ninth in 31 matches on Friday's third day of play in the first Test against Pakistan in Dubai.

Adam Gilchrist is the only other Australian to complete the feat since Don Bradman in 1948.

HUNDREDS IN THREE CONSECUTIVE TEST INNINGS FOR AUSTRALIA

* Warren Bardsley 1909-10 (136, 130, 132)

* Charles Macartney 1926 (133no, 151, 109)

* Arthur Morris 1947 (155, 122, 124 not out)

* Don Bradman 1948 (132, 127 no, 201)

* Adam Gilchrist 2005 (113, 121, 162)

* David Warner 2014 (135, 145, 101no**)

HUNDREDS IN FOUR CONSECUTIVE TEST INNINGS FOR AUSTRALIA

* Jack Fingleton 112 108 118 100

** Note: innings is ongoing.


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