Australian opener David Warner hit a rare triple century during the second Test against Pakistan in Adelaide on Saturday.

Warner finished unbeaten on 335 when Australian captain Tim Paine declared at 589-3 on day two against Pakistan.

This was Warner's biggest innings ever in the day-night test cricket format. With this, he joined an elite group of 10 players to reach the milestone. 

Warner passed Sir Donald Bradman and Mark Taylor's mark of 334. Former opening batsman Matthew Hayden has the highest Test score by an Australian with his 380 not out against Zimbabwe in 2003.

West Indies great Brian Lara is the current world record holder with his unbeaten 400 against England in 2004. 

33-year-old Warner smashed 37 fours in the near-faultless 389-ball innings. He was at the crease for nearly nine hours.