Australia’s Travis Head had an important outing on day 1 of the WTC last 2023 in opposition to India on the Oval. He ended up accumulating an unbeaten 146 from simply 156 deliveries after Australia had been reeling at 76/3. Head smashed the Indian bowlers, hitting them 23 fours and a most. He was additionally concerned in a 251-run partnership with Steve Smith for the fourth wicket.
After getting 100, former Australian nice Matthew Hayden reserved huge reward for the batter. Hayden additionally in contrast him with former Australian opener Adam Gilchrist.
“One of the issues now we have seen over this World Championship cycle (since 2021) in Tests, is that not solely did Head rating over 1000 runs, however he did so at a strike charge of 80+. That’s actually arduous to do, particularly if you’re taking part in in such strain. Right now, he’s within the prime type of his profession. He’s virtually like Adam Gilchrist was in his day. Somehow in a position to put a lot strain on opposition just because they have no idea the place to bowl. I do assume he’s under-rated,” Hayden instructed ICC.
“One of the criticisms of him is that within the sub-continent, he’s not one of the best participant of spin. My private opinion of that view is that it was full nonsense. You noticed after he was chosen afterward within the India sequence, the affect he made on the Australian crew, that too in tough circumstances in India,” Hayden added.
It was due to Head’s innings that Australia managed to finish day 1 on 327/3 after 85 overs of play. When Travis got here out to bat Australia had been three down so he began constructing his innings slowly. After staying on the crease for some time, he began tormenting Indian bowlers and performed some eye-pleasant punches off his Backfoot. Post getting a century, Head additionally grew to become the primary cricketer to get 100 in a World Test Championship last.
