Travis Head dominates with his second century in the series against Indian cricket team. Team India's domination came crushing down on their day two of the third BGT Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane when Travis Head scored another hundred, his second in the series and ninth overall in Tests. This has been the second consecutive time in a row that the Australian left-hander has targeted the Indian team in a decisive manner since his pivotal role in both the 2025 WTC Final and the dramatic 2023 ODI World Cup Final. With these two innings, Head has been the source behiond Australia's two biggest wins against India in recent times and the end is still not in sight.
Travis Head's Dominance Against India in the BGT Series
Travis Head, the Australian left-handed batter, has been in remarkable form against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series. His second century in the series, at the Gabba in Brisbane, propelled Australia to a commanding position in the third Test.
Head's dominance against India is not new. He has had a stellar record against the Asian giants, especially in recent years. In the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, Head scored a crucial 72 in Australia's first innings, helping his team lay the foundation for their historic victory. He followed it up with another fifty in the second innings, solidifying his status as a top performer against India.
In the 2023 ODI World Cup Final, Head played a match-winning knock of 101 off 85 balls against India, guiding Australia to their third World Cup title. His innings was characterized by his aggressive strokeplay and ability to handle pressure situations.
Head's success against India stems from his sound technique, ability to adapt to different conditions, and aggressive mindset. He is a fluent stroke-maker who can score runs on both the front and back foot. He is also a fearless batter who is not afraid to take risks.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. How many centuries has Travis Head scored against India? Head has scored two centuries against India in Tests, both in the ongoing BGT series.
2. When did Head score his first century against India? Head scored his first century against India in the second Test of the 2024-25 BGT series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
3. What was Head's highest score against India? Head's highest score against India is 175, which he scored in his second century during the third Test of the 2023-24 BGT series at the Gabba in Brisbane.
4. How many times has Australia won BGT under Head's captaincy? Head has not yet captained Australia in a BGT series.
5. What is Head's batting average against India? Head's batting average against India in Tests is 53.33.
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