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Australian opener Travis Head registered his career-best score of 154* to guide the side to a seven-wicket win over England . On September 19, England clashed against Australia for the first of the five-match ODI series at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham. The match saw home skipper Harry Brook winning the toss and inviting the rivals to field first. Riding on Ben Duckett’s 95 off 91 balls, the Three Lions posted a massive score of 315 in 49.4 overs.
In return, Australia chased the score easily and finished on 317-3 with six overs to spare and put themselves 1-0 up in the five-match series. Travis Head emerged as the shining star of his side with his career best 154*. The Aussie opener utilised 129 deliveries and hit 20 boundaries along with five maximums to register the score at a strike rate of 119.38.
It’s nice to get a hundred, it was a good night at the office: Travis Head
After his brilliant knock, Travis Head was adjudged the Player of the Match and in the post-mach interview, he said that it is always nice to get a hundred. Head also added that it is never too easy to bat for him. Head said, It's never the case, got a bit lucky at the start. Jofra bowled a hell of a spell but when you can get through it, there are runs on offer, especially on this outfield and pitch.”
The Aussie added, “We did well to keep it at 315, used different people. Then to survive the early spell from Jofra and build some partnerships was great. The environment is great, and having a clear blueprint and role in the team. I try to enjoy what I'm doing and it is coming off for me.”
Fans get Deja Vu after Travis Head unleashes inner-beast on 19th against blue-jerseyed team
Travis Head’s knock created a havoc on social media and fans didn’t take long before pointing out his connection with the 19th date against a team in blue jersey. Here’s how fans reacted to Head’s knock:
For the second ODI, England will be up against Australia on September 21.
