Watch: Travis Head smashes Jofra Archer for 105-meter six, Kavya Maran erupts in joy
Published - 23 Mar 2025, 04:09 PM | Updated - 23 Mar 2025, 11:41 PM
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) aggressive Travis Head provided a flying start to his team against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The left-handed batter hit a 105-meter six off Jofra Archer’s bowling, leaving the dressing room and owner Kavya Maran erupting in joy.
Rajasthan Royals skipper and all-rounder Riyan Parag opted to field after winning the toss at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, March 23. It was the only positive moment for the Jaipur-based franchise as the SunRisers openers took the bowlers to the cleaners during the powerplay.
Watch: Travis Head Smashes Jofra Archer for 105-meter Six
On the second ball of the fifth over in SunRisers Hyderabad's innings, Travis Head smashed a massive 105-meter six. The left-hander capitalized on a length delivery, clearing his front leg and dispatching it over deep mid-wicket. Kavya Maran erupted in joy after Head effortlessly sent the ball into the crowd.
Have a look at the batting brilliance right here:
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At the end of the powerplay, SunRisers Hyderabad scored a lot of runs. Abhishek Sharma scored 24 before getting dismissed off Maheesh Theekshana's bowling.
However, Travis Head continued his aggressive approach against the Royals' bowling attack. He scored an unbeaten 46 runs, while Ishan Kishan was on 20 runs off just 10 deliveries. Umpire Akshay Totre signaled the strategic time-out as SRH maintained control at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Highest Powerplay Scores in IPL
| Score | Team | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125/0 | SRH | DC | Delhi | 2024 |
| 107/0 | SRH | LSG | Lucknow | 2024 |
| 105/0 | KKR | RCB | Bengaluru | 2017 |
| 100/2 | CSK | KXIP | Mumbai | 2014 |
| 94/1 | SRH | RR | Hyderabad | TODAY* |
Highest Powerplay Scores by SRH in IPL
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125/0 | DC | Delhi | 2024 |
| 107/0 | LSG | Lucknow | 2024 |
| 94/1 | RR | Hyderabad | TODAY* |
At the time of writing, SunRisers Hyderabad were at 123/1 in 9 overs, with Travis Head (63 off 29 balls) and Ishan Kishan (32 off 16 deliveries) at the crease.
SRH, known for posting some of the highest totals in IPL history, will be aiming to set another massive target for Rajasthan Royals to chase.
Rajasthan Royals Without Regular Skipper Sanju Samson
Rajasthan Royals are without their regular skipper Sanju Samson on the field for this match, but will feature as an impact substitute. The franchise retained Samson as a top-order batter. He has been a key player for India in T20Is. The batter opened alongside Abhishek Sharma and scored three centuries.
Samson sustained a hand injury during the final T20I against England earlier this year. He was forced him to undergo surgery. While he has recovered enough to bat, his wicketkeeping fitness remains uncertain, leading to his exclusion from the starting XI. Parag will captain the team for the first three matches.
Also read: Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen share their thoughts on SRH going for 300 runs in IPL 2025
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