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Australia’s dynamic middle-order batter, Travis Head, struck a remarkable century on the second day of the Pink Ball Test against India at the iconic Adelaide Oval. This milestone marks Head’s eighth century in his Test career, with this being his third century at the stadium. His remarkable achievement came at a crucial juncture in the match, highlighting his ability to thrive under pressure.
Travis Head’s unique celebration after hitting a ton
Head reached his century during the 72nd over of Australia’s first innings while facing off against Ravichandran Ashwin. As Ashwin bowled, Head scored a single run, completing his hundred with a flick that sailed wide of mid-wicket. The moment sparked an electric reaction from the crowd at the Adelaide Oval as the home fans erupted in celebration. Head celebrated his century with his trademark “rocking the baby” gesture – a symbolic nod to his wife and young child, who were watching on from the stands.
It's a century to Travis Head at Adelaide Oval, and the sell out crowd erupts!
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket)
Notably, Head has built a reputation as one of India’s most formidable opponents over the years. His knack for big performances against the Asian giants was notably evident in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final. His century in the secoꦑnd Test is another rem🐎inder of his dominance and skill when facing India.
Adelaide Oval: A fortress for Head
Head has proven time and again that he thrives at the Adelaide Oval, a venue where he has enjoyed unparalleled success. This century marks his second century against India in his career and continues a prolific record at the venue. To date, Head has amassed over 500 runs in just seven matches in Adelaide at an impressive batting average of 71.48. Not only has he scored three centuries at Adelaide, but he has also added two half-centuries to his record at this historic ground – a testament to his consistency and love for the venue. Head’s statistical record underscores his dominance at the Adelaide Oval, with performances that continue to frustrate India and solidify his reputation as one of Australia’s most reliable performers.
Interestingly, with this century, Head broke his own record for the fastest 100 in Day-Night Tests (in terms of balls faced). He re🥂ached his 100 in just 111 balls, an impressꦉive feat that cemented his position as one of the most explosive and dominant batters in international cricket.
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Head’s record-breaking centuries:
- 111 balls– vs. India, Adelaide, December 2024
- 112 balls– vs. England, Hobart, 2022
- 125 balls– vs. West Indies, Adelaide, 2022
Here is how twitter reacted:
8️⃣th Test hundred for Travis Head 👏🏏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Rohit Sharma to Travis Head
— Schrödinger (@srhnation)
Travis Head w🌟hen he sees India on the field: "Time to show up and take control." Anot𒁏her stunning hundred! 😎
— Doctor Fatima (@Doc_fatima_)
Doesn't matter
Drop catches happen for every player
Virat had 7 drop catches in england 2014
At the end, only people will remember is Travis head once again smashed India i🐷n Adelaide
— Lifeeasyguy (@lifeeasygu85854)
Congratulations to Travis head
— Palash choudhary (@fitpalashh)
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Travis head kaunse janam ka badla leta rehta hai hamare team ♏se har baar 🙄😠 .
— Z (@Meadowandhats)
Ravi Shastri said "HIs name in India is not Travis Head, it's Travis 'Headache' in reality" 🇮🇳😭😭😭
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
Travi༺s Head is a rare gem in the cricketing world. He has hurt the Indian cricket team badly in the recent past, but I just can’t stop myse❀lf from respecting his genius.
ABSOLUTELY FEARLESS!
— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket)
THE TRAVIS HEAD CELEBRATION. 🥶
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
