Published 06:43 IST, September 20th 2024
Travis Head Channels BEAST MODE as Australia Dominate Over England at 1st ODI Match in Nottingham
Travis Head continued his record-breaking form with another stunning knock at Nottingham's Trent Bridge as Australia defeat England in the 1st ODI Match.
Travis Head has put up another dominating spectacle in away conditions as Australia powers through England at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham during the 1st ODI Match. Head's stupendous form allowed the visiting Aussies to secure a dominant stance in the ODI series after securing a seven-wicket win. The Australian opener has been carrying the team on his back with his spectacular knock, and he delivered in Nottingham as well. After England set up the target, Australia comfortably reached the target, courtesy of Travis' innings, as they chased down 315 runs with ease.
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It did not take Travis Head much time to channel his form in England as he continued his blitzing form in the ODI series. Not only did he help Australia secure the win, but Travis recorded the highest-ever ODI innings by an Australian batter with his thunderous 154. The visitors efficiently chased down the given target by England.
The Harry Brook-led England chose to bat first, with Ben Duckett and Will Jacks leading the momentum charge while Phil Salt lost his wicket early. Jacks scored 62 while Duckett reached 95, with stand-in skipper Brook and Jamie Smith helping with the scores of 39 and 23, respectively. But the Englishmen were bundled out in 49.4 Overs after they scored 315 runs. If Australia's batting stood out, Marnus Labuschagne was another star on the visiting side as he scalped three wickets to his name. Moreover, it was a memorable day for Adam Zampa as he played in his 100th ODI match and lodged in the figures 10-1-49-3 throughout the match-up.
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For Australia, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head lodged a critical partnership of an unbeaten 148 for the fourth wicket. Marnus scored 77 off 61 deliveries as Head's record-breaking innings helped Australia secure a massive triumph at Trent Bridge.
Australia now has the edge with a 1-0 lead in the ODI series. England will be aiming to regroup and bounce back when both sides would lock horns for the second ODI Match at Headingley in Leeds.
Updated 07:50 IST, September 20th 2024