Travis Head has become a name synonymous with power-hitting in modern cricket, especially in the T20 format. Known for his aggressive approach, the Australian opener has gained a reputation as one of the most destructive batters in the game today. Since IPL 2024, his partnership with Abhishek Sharma has redefined powerplay batting, turning early overs into a nightmare for bowlers.
Travis Head’s ability to attack from the first ball and put the opposition under pressure has made him a feared entity, even for the best in the business. This reputation was on full display in the ongoing IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). After being put in to bat by RR, Head and Sharma took the bowlers to the cleaners.
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The highlight of the innings came in the fifth over when Jofra Archer, one of the quickest and most skilful pacers in the world, was humbled by a stunning shot from Head.
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Facing a good-length delivery on the off and middle stump, Head confidently cleared his front leg and unleashed a massive swipe over the mid-wicket boundary. The ball travelled a jaw-dropping 105 meters, leaving Archer momentarily stunned. It was a shot that captured Head’s fearless attitude and immense power, emphasizing why he has become such a significant force at the top of the order for SRH.
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Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
