Travis Head Vs Mohammed Siraj: Who Has Better Record In International Cricket?

Akshita Patel

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head had a epic face-off [Source: AP]Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head had a epic face-off [Source: AP]

Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj had a heated confrontation on Day 2 of the second Test between India and Australia. Siraj bowled centurion Head with a ripper and exchanged a few words, leading to an intense rivalry.

Mohammed Siraj is a hothead fast bowler who likes to be chirpy, especially against nemesis Australia. He had multiple heated battles with Marnus Labuschagne in the first Test at Perth. However, in Adelaide, Siraj's aggression exploded over Travis Head.

The local boy has frustrated the Indian team to the core as he slammed 140 off 141 balls in the second innings, leading Australia to 337 runs total. His resistance was ceased by Mohammed Siraj and in a fit of rage, both sides hurled strong words at each other. As a new rivalry takes centre stage at the Border-Gavaskar series, let's take a look back at the duo's past rivalry in international cricket.

Mohammed Siraj vs Travis Head: A throwback to their stats

Mohammed Siraj vs Travis Head in Tests

Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Strike Rate
Average
20201524162.515.0
20235358162.553.0
202452521100.052.0
Total120134389.689.6

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head have faced each other in both the ODI and Test format. In Test cricket, Siraj dismissed Head 3 times, and in response, the batter hit 120 runs off 134 balls with an average of 40.0. Out of the 134 balls, 81 were dot deliveries. Their rivalry in red ball cricket is fairly strong, even with Head having a slight upper hand.

Mohammed Siraj vs Travis Head in ODIs

Year
Runs
Balls
Outs
Strike Rate
Average
202372512
141.236.0

On the other hand, in ODI cricket, Travis Head hit 72 runs in 51 deliveries against Mohammed Siraj. The Indian pacer dismissed him twice, including the one in the 2023 Cricket World Cup finals. Head has once again managed to dominate Siraj in white ball cricket, which reflects on the bowler's excessive aggressive attitude towards the Aussie.

Travis Head's aggression countered by Siraj

Travis Head's aggressive intent has been the hallmark of his success, and Mohammed Siraj often exploits it. During the ODI World Cup, Siraj deceived him with a short ball. Head went for a hard pull and holed out to Shubman Gill at deep mid-wicket. Even during the second Test at Adelaide, Siraj nailed a yorker on the base of the middle stump. Head went for a big shot and missed it completely to get bowled. Hence, Travis Head's aggression has been a key factor that Siraj has managed to exploit.

Conclusion

The budding rivalry between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head has been an entertaining tale to watch for fans. The Aussie has had an edge but Siraj has responded with equal aggression. Hence, as the Border-Gavaskar series takes shape, the rivalry will only intensify and stats will tumble again.