4 Ducks, Bowled 4 Times: Mitchell Starc's Domination Over Travis Head In Spotlight After KKR v SRH Dismissal
Mitchell Starc dismissed Travis Head for a two-ball duck in IPL 2024 Qualifier 1, providing a scintillating start for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 21. The left-arm pacer cleaned up the dangerous opening batter to maintain his mind-boggling domination over Head.
The left-handed batter has?managed to score?just one run in five appearances against Starc, who has bowled him four times for ducks. Their rivalry dates back to 2015 when Head was dismissed thrice in a year in?Australia's?One-Day Cup and Sheffield Shield.
Mitchell Starc vs Travis Head in KKR vs SRH clash
In the latest face-off between the two Australian teammates, the first over of?SRH's?innings in Qualifier 1 saw Starc bowling a length ball that shaped away slightly. Head played all around it and got bowled. This wicket was crucial for KKR as Head has been the leading run-getter for the Sunrisers this season, amassing 533 runs in 13 matches at a strike rate of 199.63, including one century and four fifties.
After two consecutive ducks, Head will aim to deliver for SRH in Qualifier 2 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)?or?Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Mitchell Starc on Travis Head's dismissal
Mitchell Starc expressed his delight at dismissing his Aussie teammate Travis Head before being adjudged Player of the Match in Qualifier 1. He said during the mid-match show:
"I?might keep that one in the back pocket for when he starts to give me some niggle?and?I have to pull it out on him.?He's?been phenomenal through the tournament. But we knew he was going to be a big wicket."
Starc continued:?"We know the powerplay wickets are?very important.?The way Sunrisers take on the powerplay, they have?sort of?matched us throughout the season in terms of getting off to good starts.?It was great to get powerplay wickets?and?I think?our bowling group was fantastic throughout."
Mitchell Starc finished with exceptional figures of 3/34 as the Knight Riders beat the Sunrisers by eight wickets to progress to the IPL 2024 final. The Starc vs Head matchup could be on the cards again if SRH wins Qualifier 2.
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With?Head¡¯s?batting prowess and?Starc¡¯s?bowling dominance, their rivalry adds an intriguing subplot to the tournament. Fans and analysts alike will?be keenly watching?to see if Head can overcome his struggles against Starc in future encounters.
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