Warner notched the highest individual score in the three-year history of the tournament and a personal best T20 score, smiting 11 fours and eight sixes against the defending champion Chennai Super Kings.
NSW scored 2-201 after winning the toss in the game on Wednesday morning and bowled out Chennai for 155 in 18.5 overs to record a 46-run win.
Scores: NSW BLUES 2-201 (David Warner 135 not out), after 20 overs, CHENNAI SUPER KINGS 155 all out (Michael Hussey 37, Stephen O'Keefe 3-28), after 18.5 overs.
NSW won by 46 runs.
