Travis Head is one batter who has consistently made runs against India. One out of his six centuries has come against India only. This innings came during the final of the ODI World Cup in 2023. India is set to face Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday, March 4, at the Dubai International Stadium.
It will be the first ODI game between India and Australia since this final. Head made his ODI debut against the West Indies in 2016. Barring the year 2024, Head has made over 300 runs every year since his debut.
He attained the best of his form in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, he made 550 runs in nine outings at an average of 68.75 and hit two centuries and three half-centuries. He bettered his own record next year in 2023 as he amassed 570 runs in 13 games at an average of 51.81 and a strike rate of 133.17. He again scored two centuries and three half-centuries in 2023.
Travis Head’s ODI Stats at Dubai Stadium
Head has not played a single international match at the Dubai Stadium. The semi-final game against India will be his first at this venue.
Travis Head’s Stats Against India in Dubai
Head has not faced India at any venue outside of India. He has played all his nine matches against India in India only.
Travis Head ODI Stats vs India
Travis Head’s Match-by-Match Stats in Dubai
Head has featured in 72 ODI games for Australia. He has hit six centuries and 17 half-centuries in ODIs so far. However, he has not played a single game in UAE, let alone in Dubai. He will be playing in Dubai for the very first time.
Conclusion
Head has a strong record against India in all the formats. India faced Australia in an ODI game during the final of the ODI World Cup 2023. He scored 137 runs off 120 deliveries and went on to clinch the Player of the Match award. It was one of his seven Player of the Match awards in ODIs so far. He will be a key player in Australia’s batting unit for this match.