Australian batter Travis Head produced a stunning performance during Day 2 of the second Test in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval. Playing at No. 5, Head scored a brilliant century in front of his family, including his wife, Jessica Davisand their newborn son.
Head’s innings was a spectacle as he brought up his eighth Test hundred in just 111 deliveries, marking the fastest century in a day-night Test. His innings of 17 boundaries and four sixes was instrumental in Australia’s leadership. Mohammed Siraj he gave Head a reprieve on 76, which he took full advantage of to anchor his side’s batting.
Jessica Davies in the amazing tone of her husband Travis Head
Jessica expressed her delight at Head’s century, calling it a truly special moment as it happened at their home, Adelaide Oval, in front of family and friends, including their newborn son, who was watching his first match.
“It’s amazing. you can’t ask for more than a hundred in Adelaide. This is a ground that is close to our hearts – it is home for both of us. To see him achieve this milestone in front of family and friends, with our newborn son watching his first game, is really special.” Jessica told Rachel Khawaja on 7 cricket.
Jessica also recalled a similar event involving their first child, Miller, when Head had also scored a century in Miller’s first game. Reliving such a remarkable moment with their newborn son, Harry, made the occasion even more memorable.
“Yes, he celebrated similarly when Miller was born, scoring a century in his first match as well. And now, in Harry’s first game, he did it again. It’s such a special memory for us.” Jessica added.
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Travis Head’s century came with his family watching, including his five-week-old son Harrison in his first game.@rachel_khawaja chats with Jess Head, Travis’ wife, about what it feels like to be watching the century 🙏#AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/tfhzyCGqD5
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Travis Head’s record against India
Head has been a standout player for Australia, especially against India. In Test cricket, he has amassed 955 runs in 12 matches at an impressive average of 47.75, with two centuries and four half-centuries. Across all formats against India, Head has scored 1,555 runs in 29 matches, at an average of 44.42, including three hundreds and six fifties.
His recent form against India has been excellent. During his last ten innings across formats, Head has amassed 728 runs at an average of 72.80, including three centuries and two half-centuries. Highlights include his 137 in the World Cup final with 50 and 163 not out in the ICC World Test Championship final.
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