'Beware Rohit Sharma, Travis Head Is Coming For You..'- Twitter Reacts As Australia Veteran Smashes Century On His World Cup 2023 Debut

Australian opener Travis Head made an instant impact with the bat during his comeback match against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2023. Head started his first match in the marquee tournament with a brilliant century in Dharamshala on Saturday.

Travis Head returned to the playing XI against the Black Caps, replacing all-rounder Cameron Green in the lineup. The left-handed batter provided a flying start alongside David Warner, helping the team post the highest-ever powerplay total in ODI World Cup history.

Travis Head Ruled Out Of Five Matches In ICC World Cup 2023

The 29-year-old was ruled out of the first five matches of the World Cup due to an injury sustained during the ODI series against South Africa last month. The southpaw was hit by a bouncer from Gerald Coetzee on his left hand, which resulted in a broken wrist.

Head has been in brilliant form across the formats in international cricket this year. The opening batter scored 241 runs in seven ODIs at an impressive batting average of 48.20 and a remarkable strike rate of 141.76. He smashed two fifties before the ongoing match.

Travis Head Smashes Fastest Fifty In World Cup 2023

Travis Head and David Warner got the team off to a flying start, adding 118 runs in the first 10 overs. Head capitalized on two free hits and smashed two sixes in the early part of his innings. He reached his half-century in just 25 balls, making it the fastest in this World Cup.

Head made a century on his ODI World Cup debut, joining the elite list of batters. He achieved this milestone in just 59 balls, making it the third-fastest century in the ongoing tournament. He repaid the team management for including him, despite not being 100% fit.

Australia vs New Zealand Playing XI

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

Travis Head has used the fractured hand opportunity and gone way beyond Jayasuriya, Ponting to insert a spring in his hand itself.
True story.

— El Chopernos (@El_Chopernos) October 28, 2023

If you are one of those who was wondering why Australia to take the gamble of waiting on Travis Head to get himself fit at some stage of this World Cup, he’s showing you why #AusvNZ #CWC23

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 28, 2023

This is absolute carnage from Travis Head. Kudos to their management for showing belief in him by not announcing a backup.

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) October 28, 2023

Travis head today pic.twitter.com/N3LjPZMArY

— Manjit (@CricManjit) October 28, 2023

A dream World Cup debut for anyone.

Travis Head – the difference maker! pic.twitter.com/l7otxL17LA

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 28, 2023

You can understand Travis Head is back just by checking the scorecard 86/0 in 7 overs

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) October 28, 2023

NZ have run into Travis Head and now so will other teams. Kiss the trophy goodbye if you can’t stop him.

— Bas De Joker (Perry’s version) (@Jokeresque_) October 28, 2023

AUSTRALIA COMPLETED 100 RUNS IN JUST 8.5 OVERS…!!!!

This is just Insane batting from David Warner & Travis Head. pic.twitter.com/GqNQsMT58k

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 28, 2023

Travis Head is Getting IPL Contract in December ✅️

— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) October 28, 2023

Also read: George Bailey Reveals The Reason Behind Travis Head’s Inclusion In Australia’s World Cup Squad Despite Injury