Travis Head smashes joint-fastest IPL fifty for SRH: Stats
Travis Head absolutely hammered the Delhi Capitals bowlers in Match 35 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener entered the record books by smashing the joint-fastest IPL half-century for SRH. He joined his compatriot Abhishek Sharma, who slammed a 16-ball half-century in the ongoing season. Notably, Head shared a 131-run opening stand with Abhishek.
Head, Abhishek comes out all guns blazing
SRH openers Head and Abhishek came out all guns blazing after they were invited to bat. They brought up SRH's fifty in just 2.4 overs, with 19 runs coming in the first. Head reached his half-century off just 16 balls in the third over. The Aussie batter, alongside Abhishek, clobbered 125/0 in the first six overs, now the highest powerplay score in T20 cricket.
Head goes berserk in Delhi
Head smashed 89 off 32 balls, a knock laced with 11 fours and 6 sixes. The left-hander smashed a 10-ball 32 in the first two overs. In the very next over, he smacked Anrich Nortje for 4 fours and a six. Mukesh Kumar was also on the receiving end, having conceded 22 runs against Head. Kuldeep Yadav eventually dismissed Head in the ninth over.
Head joins Abhishek for this record
As mentioned, Head now has the joint-fastest half-century for SRH in the IPL. He shares the record with Abhishek, who smashed a 16-ball fifty earlier this season against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Hyderabad.
Other notable feats for Head
While SRH were 125/0 after six overs, Head contributed with a 26-ball 84. This is now the highest individual Powerplay score for SRH in the IPL. Head has now scored 50+ runs in the Powerplay thrice in the IPL. Chris Gayle and Sunil Narine have also done this thrice. Notably, David Warner tops this list with six such scores.
Strike rate of over 200 in IPL 2024
Head continues to belt the bowlers in the ongoing IPL season. He smashed the fourth-fastest IPL ton in SRH's previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The match saw SRH score a record-breaking 287/3. With another fine knock, Head has raced to 324 runs from six matches in IPL 2024. He has a staggering strike rate of 216.00.
Head's journey in IPL
Head made a return to the IPL this year, having last featured in the competition in 2017. Earlier part of DC and RCB, he was picked up by SRH for Rs. 6.80 crore at the IPL 2024 auction. Head has now compiled 529 runs from 16 IPL matches at 40.69. The tally includes four 50+ scores (one century) and a strike rate of 177.52.
