Travis Head has been India’s biggest threat in recent years, consistently delivering match-winning performances against them. He seems to elevate his game whenever he faces India, making him a key player to watch. As a result, India will be thoroughly prepared to counter his impact in the upcoming match.
Since January 1, 2022, no batter has amassed more runs against India across all formats than Travis Head, who has scored 1,260 runs. The Australian has been a constant thorn in India’s side, delivering match-winning centuries in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, the ODI World Cup final, and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Among India’s current bowlers, only Hardik Pandya has dismissed Head multiple times in ODIs. However, the left-hander has struggled against Mohammed Shami, managing a modest strike rate of 73.33 against the experienced pacer.
Travis Head vs India in ODIs
In nine matches, the player has amassed 345 runs, with his highest score being 137. He holds an impressive average of 43.12 and a strike rate of 101.76. His performances include one century and one half-century.
| Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 345 | 137 | 43.12 | 101.76 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 7 |
Travis Head vs India in ICC events
Travis Head has an excellent record against India in ICC events in the ODI format. He has scored 76 runs in the T20 World Cup across two games and 137 runs in the ODI World Cup across two games.
| Format | Runs | Balls Faced (BF) | Strike Rate (SR) | Innings (Inns) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 World Cup | 76 | 43 | 176.74 | 2 |
| ODI World Cup | 137 | 120 | 114.16 | 2 |
| Champions Trophy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Travid Head vs India in ODI World Cup
Travis Head delivered a crushing blow to Team India in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. In the tournament’s only 50-over final against India, he played a decisive innings, scoring 137 runs off 120 balls. With Australia struggling at 47/3, Head’s brilliant knock turned the game around, securing victory for the Aussies in Ahmedabad and clinching the World Cup title. His match-winning performance remains unforgettable for Indian cricket fans.
| Runs | BF | SR | Inns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 120 | 114.16 | 2 |
Head vs India in T20Is
In eight matches, the player has scored a total of 255 runs, with a highest score of 76. He maintains an average of 36.42 and a striking strike rate of 150.88. While he is yet to score a century, he has registered one half-century. His aggressive batting style is evident in his 33 fours and eight sixes.
| Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 255 | 76 | 36.42 | 150.88 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 8 |
Travis Head vs India in Test
Travis Head has played 15 matches with an average of 46.52. He has smashed 1163 runs with three hundred and four fifties.
| Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| 15 | 1163 | 163 | 46.52 | 66.87 | 3 | 4 | 133 | 12 |
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