Travis Head Scores 140 as Australia Leads Against India in Adelaide Match

Travis Head Shines Again in Adelaide Match

In Adelaide, Travis Head is showing he has two different careers in cricket. His first stretch was from December 2018 to December 2020, where he played six matches against India and scored 299 runs, averaging 29.90. Then he took a break and returned on February 17, 2023. Since then, he has played six more matches and scored 656 runs with a much better average of 65.60. This difference is very noticeable, especially against India. Head often steps up when playing against them, like in the ODI World Cup final and the World Test Championship final.

As he walked out to bat in his hometown of Adelaide, the crowd cheered loudly, even though Australia had lost a few quick wickets. They knew he was a strong player, and he didn’t disappoint them. While India has great bowlers, they often struggle to deal with Head’s aggressive batting style.

On the first day of the match, India scored 180 runs, and Australia ended with 86 runs for 1 wicket. On Day 2, Australia reached 337 runs before getting all out, thanks to a brilliant innings from Head, who scored 140 runs from 141 balls. Meanwhile, India found it tough again and ended Day 2 at 128 for 5.

India’s bowling coach, Morne Morkel, praised Head, saying they bowled well at first, but Head quickly took control of the game. He noted that India struggled to switch from their plan when Head started scoring quickly, especially in the last 10 overs before the new ball.

After 50 overs, Australia was 143 for 3, and Head decided it was time to pick up the pace. From the 50th to the 82nd over, he scored a fantastic 119 runs, which helped Australia gain a big advantage.

Head felt good about how he began his innings and knew he needed to take on the bowlers before the new ball arrived. There was some luck too—he was dropped at 76 runs. But once he got going, India couldn’t keep up with him.

The match isn’t over yet—India is just 29 runs behind with five wickets left. Rishabh Pant needs to step up, but he might not have enough support. Australia is informed about their lead but knows Pant could be a threat. Head said, “It’s crucial to take a couple of quick wickets in the morning to hold onto our advantage.”