Travis Head etched his name into IPL history books on Monday, scorching the fastest century by a Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman and the fourth fastest overall in the tournament. Facing Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Australian left-hander unleashed a brutal assault, reaching a hundred in just 39 balls.
Head’s pyrotechnics propelled SRH to a mammoth 287 on the board. His knock surpassed some legendary names – Chris Gayle (30 balls), Yusuf Pathan (37 balls), and David Miller (38 balls) – for sheer speed. The southpaw plundered eight sixes and nine fours before holing out for a well-made 102 off 41 deliveries.
Riding Head’s brilliance, SRH restricted RCB to 262, securing a comfortable 25-run victory. This innings further bolsters Head’s form heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. With 235 runs already under his belt in IPL 2024, his contributions at the top order for Australia will be keenly watched as the mega event unfolds in the USA and West Indies.
Head, who has previously stated his intention to use the IPL as preparation for the World Cup, seems to be in ominous form. His ability to clear the ropes with ease and find the boundary regularly will be a nightmare for opposition bowlers come June. Can Head translate his IPL dominance into World Cup glory? Only time will tell, but his red-hot form in the IPL is a promising sign for Australian fans.
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