Career Information
Travis Head – Australia’s Explosive Batter & Match-Winning All-Rounder
Travis Head is a star Australian cricketer known for his aggressive batting and adaptability across formats. Born on December 29, 1993, He is primarily known as a left-handed middle-order batsman and an occasional off-spin bowler. While he has kept wickets occasionally at the domestic level early in his career, he is not considered a frontline wicket-keeper for Australia in international cricket.
Cricket Career & Stats:
- Test Matches: A key middle-order batter, Head has played crucial knocks for Australia, including a match-winning 152 in the 2023 WTC Final.
- ODI Career: A dominant top-order batter, he played a vital role in Australia’s 2023 World Cup victory, scoring a brilliant 137 in the final.
- T20I Matches: Though not a regular in T20Is, he has impressed with quick-fire innings when given opportunities.
- IPL Career: Represents Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2024, known for his attacking stroke play. He retained by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for a whopping INR 14.00 Cr for the IPL 2025 auction
Records & Achievements
- 2023 ICC World Cup Final – Player of the Match for his 137 runs.
- Holds the record for fastest Ashes century at the Gabba (85 balls, 2021).
- Key performer in Australia’s 2023 WTC and World Cup triumphs.
Lesser-Known Facts
- Multi-Sport Talent – Before focusing on cricket, Travis Head showcased his athletic skills in Australian rules football, excelling at a young age.
- Family Support – His father, Simon Head, played a crucial role in his cricket journey, supporting his early training and development in South Australia.
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