Australian pastry Head of Travis He produced a stunning performance on Day 2 of the second Test in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Adelaide Oval. Batting at No. 5, Bash scored a brilliant century in front of his family, including his wife. Jessica Daviesand their newborn son.
The head knock was a spectacle as he brought up his eighth Test hundred in just 111 deliveries to record the fastest century in a day-night Test. His knock of 17 boundaries and four sixes was instrumental in Australia’s commanding position. Muhammad Siraj Head was given a reprieve on 76, which he took full advantage of to anchor his side’s batting.
Jessica Davies in her husband Travis Head’s stunning tone
Expressing her delight at Jessica Head’s century, she called it a truly special moment as it happened on their home turf, Adelaide Oval, in front of family and friends, including her newborn son, who was watching his first game.
“It’s amazing; You can’t ask for more than a hundred in Adelaide. It is a land close to our hearts – it is home to both of us. “To see him reach this milestone in front of his family and friends, watching our newborn son play his first game, is really special.” Jessica 7 said Rachel Khawaja in cricket.
Jessica also recalled a similar incident involving their first child, Miller, when Head scored a century in Miller’s first game. Reliving such a special moment with their newborn son Harry made the occasion even more memorable.
“Yes, Miller celebrated the same when he was born, he also scored a century in his first match. Now, in Harry’s first game, he did it again. This is a special memory for us.” Jessica added.
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Travis Head’s century came with his family, including five-week-old son Harrison, in his first game.@rachel_khawaja Travis’s wife talks to Jess Head about the feeling of watching the century 🙏#AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/tfhzyCGqD5
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Travis Head’s record against India
Head has been outstanding for Australia, especially against India. In Test cricket, he scored 955 runs in 12 matches at an average of 47.75, with two centuries and four half-centuries. In all formats against India, Head scored 1,555 runs in 29 matches at an average of 44.42, including three hundred and six fifties.
His recent form against India was exceptional. In 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 not out in the 50-over World Cup final and 163 not out in the ICC World Test Championship final.
