Watch: Jofra Archer SHOCKS Travis Head with stunning catch in AUS vs ENG CT 2025 match

Published - 22 Feb 2025, 09:23 PM

Jofra Archer Dismisses Travis Head
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England National Cricket Team pacer Jofra Archer took his team to a flying start with the ball in the ongoing game against Australia National Cricket Team. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 clash between the two teams is taking place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

After posting a total of 351 runs with the bat, Jofra Archer ensured that England National Cricket Team struck early on in the innings. The fast bowler removed Australia National Cricket Team opener Travis Head, who is the team's best batter, without making much damage with the bat.

Jofra Archer removed Travis Head in the 4th over. The fast bowler bowled a 141.5kph delivery that was pitched up outside off. The Australia National Cricket Team opener attempted to play the drive with a hard hand but didn't get the proper connection, as he ended up hitting the bottom part of the bat.

The ball went back to Jofra Archer instead of going to mid-off/extra cover region. It came at a slow pace but the England National Cricket Team pacer showed good reflexes in his followthrough to snaffle it with both hands to his left and send the batter packing.

Watch: Travis Head perishes to the brilliance of Jofra Archer with ball and catching

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Travis Head didn't have a great start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, ends with an innings of 6 runs off 5 balls

Travis Head didn't have a great start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Australia National Cricket Team skipper ended up with a score of just 6 runs off 5 balls. With his wicket, the Steve Smith-led lost their first wicket for just 21 runs.

Mark Wood at the other end then made sure he struck as well. The fast bowler removed Steve Smith to jolt Australia National Cricket Team as they lost their second wicket for just 27 runs and came under massive pressure while chasing a huge total.

Jofra Archer and Mark Wood looked threatening with the ball in the first spell. While Archer bowled 5 overs and gave away 33 runs, Wood on the other conceded just 23 runs in the 4 overs as both the premier pacers bagged one wicket each.

Matthew Short slammed a vital half-century under pressure, Marnus Labuschagne chips in with a valuable 47

With the Team under pressure, Matthew Short slammed a vital half-century under pressure and ended with an inning of 63 runs. Marnus Labuschagne supported him well but couldn't get to his half-century as he got out after 47 runs.

Australia National Cricket Team were left at 136 for four. The onus now will be on Josh Inglis and Alex Carey to their team close to the target. With Glenn Maxwell yet to come, the Steve Smith-led side would be hopeful of winning the game and starting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on high.

Also read: Fear of Pakistan? India players arrive for practice 1 hour early before blockbuster CT 2025 clash

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