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Travis Head

Born: Dec 29, 1993
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm off-break
From: Adelaide, South Australia

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	70	4,863	42.66	69.44	175
ODI	85	3,273	43.64	106.54	154*
T20I	53	1,335	28.4	156.69	91
First-class	49	3,590	40.8	62.75	223
List A	42	1,808	47.58	108.39	230
T20	83	2,071	29.17	135.71	101*
IPL	53	1,556	32.42	170.05	102

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	70	16	3.73	179.5	4/10
ODI	85	28	5.74	202.3	4/28
T20I	53	1	9.33	6.0	1/16
First-class	49	23	3.44	448.3	2/22
List A	42	12	5.85	95.5	3/30
T20	83	19	8.14	60.1	3/16
IPL	53	3	11.25	10.4	2/30

Recent performances

T20 match form

20 Feb 2026vs OMA, T20 WC 2026, #40T20I

Batting: 32 (19b)
Bowling: —

16 Feb 2026vs SL, T20 WC 2026, #30T20I

Batting: 56 (29b)
Bowling: —

13 Feb 2026vs ZIM, T20 WC 2026, #19T20I

Batting: 17 (15b)
Bowling: —

11 Feb 2026vs IRE, T20 WC 2026, #14T20I

Batting: 6 (7b)
Bowling: —

31 Jan 2026vs PAK, AUS vs PAK 2026, #2T20I

Batting: 4 (5b)
Bowling: —

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29 Jan 2026vs PAK, AUS vs PAK 2026, #1T20I

Batting: 23 (13b)
Bowling: —

2 Nov 2025vs IND, IND vs AUS 2025, #3T20I

Batting: 6 (4b)
Bowling: —

31 Oct 2025vs IND, IND vs AUS 2025, #2T20I

Batting: 28 (15b)
Bowling: —

4 Oct 2025vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2025, #3T20I

Batting: 8 (10b)
Bowling: —

3 Oct 2025vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2025, #2T20I

Batting: 5 (3b)
Bowling: —

1 Oct 2025vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2025, #1T20I

Batting: 31 (18b)
Bowling: —

16 Aug 2025vs SA, SA vs AUS 2025, #3T20I

Batting: 19 (18b)
Bowling: —

12 Aug 2025vs SA, SA vs AUS 2025, #2T20I

Batting: 5 (8b)
Bowling: —

10 Aug 2025vs SA, SA vs AUS 2025, #1T20I

Batting: 2 (7b)
Bowling: —

13 Sep 2024vs ENG, AUS vs ENG 2024, #2T20I

Batting: 31 (14b)
Bowling: —

11 Sep 2024vs ENG, AUS vs ENG 2024, #1T20I

Batting: 59 (23b)
Bowling: —

7 Sep 2024vs SCO, AUS vs SCOT 2024, #3T20I

Batting: 12 (11b)
Bowling: —

6 Sep 2024vs SCO, AUS vs SCOT 2024, #2T20I

Batting: 0 (1b)
Bowling: —

4 Sep 2024vs SCO, AUS vs SCOT 2024, #1T20I

Batting: 80 (25b)
Bowling: —

24 Jun 2024vs IND, T20 WC 2024, #Super 8, 51stT20I

Batting: 76 (43b)
Bowling: —

23 Jun 2024vs AFG, T20 WC 2024, #Super 8, 48thT20I

Batting: 0 (3b)
Bowling: —

21 Jun 2024vs BAN, T20 WC 2024, #Super 8, 44thT20I

Batting: 31 (21b)
Bowling: —

16 Jun 2024vs SCO, T20 WC 2024, #35T20I

Batting: 68 (49b)
Bowling: —

12 Jun 2024vs NAM, T20 WC 2024, #24T20I

Batting: 34* (17b)
Bowling: —

8 Jun 2024vs ENG, T20 WC 2024, #17T20I

Batting: 34 (18b)
Bowling: —

6 Jun 2024vs OMA, T20 WC 2024, #10T20I

Batting: 12 (10b)
Bowling: —

25 Feb 2024vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2024, #3T20I

Batting: 33 (30b)
Bowling: —

23 Feb 2024vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2024, #2T20I

Batting: 45 (22b)
Bowling: —

21 Feb 2024vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2024, #1T20I

Batting: 24 (15b)
Bowling: —

About Travis Head

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Since Michael Hussey’s retirement, Australia have searched for a dependable middle-order batter capable of both anchoring and accelerating an innings. Travis Head has steadily emerged as that solution, especially in limited-overs cricket. A naturally aggressive left-hander, Head announced himself on the big stage during the 2015–16 Big Bash League when his stunning century powered Adelaide Strikers to an improbable win against Sydney Sixers, earning him a T20I debut against India soon after. Although he missed selection for the 2016 World T20, Head remained firmly in the selectors’ plans. In ODIs, he played multiple roles—primarily as a middle-order batter and briefly as an opener in 2017, where he struck a century alongside David Warner. However, inconsistent form led to him missing out on the 2019 World Cup squad. The ball-tampering scandal in 2018 opened the door for Head in Test cricket. After a modest start in the UAE, he impressed against India and cemented his place during the home series against Sri Lanka with scores of 84, 161, and 59*. His breakthrough came during the 2021–22 Ashes, where he was named Player of the Series after scoring 357 runs, including two centuries. He also played a key role in Australia’s 2023 World Test Championship triumph with a match-winning 163 against India at The Oval. Following Aaron Finch’s retirement, Head seized his opportunity as an opener in ODIs. Despite missing the early stages of the 2023 World Cup due to injury, he returned to play a decisive role in Australia’s sixth World Cup title. A prolific domestic performer since his first-class debut in 2011, Head is known for his ability to pace an innings, powerful stroke play, handy off-spin, and exceptional fielding—making him a complete white-ball package. In the IPL, after an underwhelming stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore (2016–17), Head revived his franchise career with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2024. Forming a destructive opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma, he played several explosive innings, including a rapid century against RCB as SRH posted a record 287. His impact earned him retention ahead of the 2025 IPL auctions.

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