Watch: Travis Head Dominates Kwena Maphaka, Scores 22 Runs In Single Over In MI vs SRH Match
Australian cricketer Travis Head made a dazzling debut in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), showcasing his prowess with an explosive inning against Mumbai Indians' debutant, Kwena Maphaka.
Following a successful 2023 season, Travis Head secured a lucrative deal worth INR 6.80 crore with Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, he was initially sidelined for the opening match of the season.
In his debut match against Mumbai Indians, Head capitalized on an early reprieve when compatriot Tim David dropped him early in his innings. He seized the opportunity and launched an assault on Mumbai Indians' young bowler, Kwena Maphaka, in the third over of the match.
After a couple of singles, Head unleashed his attack, smashing a six over long-on followed by another maximum over deep mid-wicket. He then concluded the over with two boundaries, amassing a total of 22 runs from it. Subsequently, he swiftly reached his half-century in just 18 balls.
Continuing his aggressive onslaught, Head took aim at MI skipper Hardik Pandya in the fifth over, hammering three consecutive boundaries. His onslaught saw him reach a half-century in just 18 balls, setting a new record for the fastest fifty by an SRH batter in the tournament.
Even the sixth over, delivered by Gerald Coetzee, proved to be costly for MI as Head and his batting partner piled on the runs. This propelled SRH to an imposing score of 81/1 after the Powerplay overs, their highest tally in the league during this phase. By the time Coetzee dismissed the SRH opener, Head had already amassed 62 runs off just 24 balls, featuring three sixes and nine fours.
Maphaka, who was brought in as a replacement for injured Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka, gained prominence during the U19 World Cup earlier in the year. The 17-year-old South African prodigy was honored as the Player of the Tournament for his impressive haul of 21 wickets.
Travis Head's electrifying performance served as a testament to his talent, marking a memorable debut in the IPL 2024 season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, and Jaydev Unadkat.?
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Gerald Coetzee, Shams Mulani, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kwena Maphaka.?
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