Decoding Australian batters with 150-plus scores against England (ODIs)
Australia defeated England by seven wickets in the first ODI at Trent Bridge. A powerful knock from Travis Head made this contest a mere one-sided affair. His unbeaten 154 off 129 deliveries helped Australia (317/3) accomplish the 316-run target with six overs to spare. Here we look at Australian batters with 150-plus scores against England in the ODI format.
161* - Shane Watson in Melbourne, 2011
A Shane Watson special helped Australia (297/4) chase down 295 against England in the 2011 Melbourne ODI. Watson was at his best that day as none of the English bowlers could contain him. He dominated century stands with Brad Haddin and skipper Michael Clarke en route to his ton. He returned unbeaten on 161 off 150 balls (12 fours, 4 sixes).
154* - Travis Head in Nottingham, 2024
Head recent 154* takes the second place on this list. The opener looked a bit sketchy in the powerplay but found his substance and played aggressive cricket. His blitz helped Australia stay ahead of the asking rate. He shared fifty-plus stands alongside Steve Smith and Cameron Green before adding an unbeaten century-plus partnership with Marnus Labuschagne. Head hit 20 fours and five sixes.
152 - Travis Head in Melbourne, 2022
Head features twice on this list as he made a 130-ball 152 in the 2022 Melbourne game. He smoked 16 fours and four sixes that day as Australia posted a match-winning 355/5 batting first in their allotted 48 overs. Alongside fellow centurion David Warner (106), Head registered a 269 stand for the opening wicket. Meanwhile, England were folded for just 142 in response.
