In a debut that reverberated with runs, Travis Head silenced any doubts by letting his bat do the talking, smashing 62 off just 24 balls at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 258.33 during the SRH vs MI showdown in the ongoing IPL 2024. Despite missing the franchise’s season opener against KKR, he stepped in for Marco Jansen against the formidable five-time champions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, unleashing the inner villain that seems to thrive against opponents in ‘blue jerseys’.
The year 2023 had undoubtedly belonged to Head, proving to be a nightmare for India as he clinched victories for Australia not only in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) but also on November 19, breaking the hearts of every Indian fan with a century for the ODI World Cup 2023-winning Australian team.
Now, in the IPL, facing off against the likes of Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, his hitting prowess once again took centre stage, underscoring his special rivalry with teams donning blue jerseys, a topic that cricket fans couldn’t resist memeing about.
Take a Look:
#SRHvsMITravis Head as soon as he sees the Blue Jersey team: pic.twitter.com/hMgbqrb8Qw— رومانا (@RomanaRaza) March 27, 2024
#SRHvsMITravis head pic.twitter.com/z1TGSiRXzL— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) March 27, 2024
Travis Head bc pic.twitter.com/gSmZpxFFvm— Pulkit (@pulkit5Dx) March 27, 2024
Travis head whenever the opposition players are in Blue jersey. #SRHvsMi pic.twitter.com/JZiOjUMcDZ— Harshhh! (@Harsh_humour) March 27, 2024
Travis head whenever the opposition players are in Blue jersey. #SRHvsMi pic.twitter.com/JZiOjUMcDZ— Harshhh! (@Harsh_humour) March 27, 2024
Guys, why is Travis head always a villain against blue teams ? #SRHvsMi— Sara Ali Khan | Parody account (@sarastannn) March 27, 2024
In fact, March 27 marked the day of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they embarked on a rampage, rewriting IPL history with an unprecedented total of 277/3 against Mumbai Indians. It was masterclass in power-hitting that left bowlers from both sides shell-shocked. Head, SRH’s opening batter, spearheaded the onslaught with a breathtaking display of hitting, setting the stage for a remarkable innings. His explosive performance was complemented by a sensational show from number three batsman Abhishek Sharma, who blazed his way to 63 runs off just 23 balls, surpassing Head to claim the franchise record for the fastest fifty.
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But the spectacle didn’t end there. Heinrich Klaasen delivered a dazzling performance, remaining unbeaten with 80 runs off 34 balls. His late surge not only propelled SRH to an imposing total but also shattered an 11-year-old IPL record previously held by Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had posted 263/5 in 2013.
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