Travis Head [Source: @Smithian_here/X]
Australia's dynamic batter Travis Head has been sublime for his side in the ongoing first Test against India at Perth Stadium. The swashbuckling southpaw has looked in rhythm on day 4 of the Test match, playing some scintillating shots to frustrated India in the morning session.
After India set a whopping target of 534 runs, Australia had the worst possible start to their second innings, losing prized wickets of Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne and skipper Pat Cummins. They also had two massive setbacks at the beginning of day 4, with Siraj dismissing Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith with his razor-sharp bowling.
However, Head has stood tall for the home side, frustrating the visitors with his grit and stroke-play. As the left-handed batter continues his impressive run against India, here are his stats and best performances in Tests.
Travis Head's Test Stats
Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s |
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81 | 3173 | 41.8 | 64.7 | 16/7 |
As mentioned in the above table, Travis Head has been prolific in Test cricket, amassing 3173 runs at an impressive average and strike rate. He has breached the 50-run mark 23 times, converting seven of them into centuries.
Travis Head's Test Record vs India
Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s |
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20 | 785 | 43.61 | 58.66 | 4/1 |
As mentioned in the above table, Travis Head has an impressive record against India in Test cricket. The left-handed batter has struck 785 runs, including four fifties and a century against the Indian team in the purest format. He was instrumental in Australia's remarkable World Test Championship final win over India last year and is expected to play a key role for the hosts in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.