• Sunrisers Hyderabad bought Australian batter Travis Head for a whopping INR 6.8 crore in the IPL 2024 Auction.

  • SRH acquired the services of Head after going head-to-head with CSK in an intense bidding war.

Twitterati can’t keep calm as Sunrisers Hyderabad acquires Travis Head in IPL 2024 Auction
Travis Head and Kavya Maran (Image Source: Twitter)

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The excitement and frenzy of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction reached its peak as Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully acquired Australian batting sensation Travis Head for a staggering INR 6.8 crore. The dramatic bidding war between SRH and CSK added an extra layer of suspense to an already thrilling event, leaving Twitterati in a state of frenzy.

The IPL 2024 Auction kickoff

As the IPL 2024 Auction kicked off with a bang, franchises spared no expense in securing their preferred players. The first set of the auction witnessed jaw-dropping deals for players like Rovman Powell and Harry Brook. However, the spotlight was firmly on the acquisition of Head by the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise.

The intense bidding war for Travis Head between SRH and CSK

In a surprising turn of events, the initial moments of the bidding for Head saw no takers. However, CSK broke the silence by initiating a bid for the talented Australian batter. What followed was a nail-biting exchange of bids as Sunrisers Hyderabad entered the fray, engaging in a fierce battle with CSK to secure the services of Head.

Travis Head’s stellar international campaign

Head’s recent international performances played a pivotal role in making him one of the most sought-after players in the IPL 2024 Auction. His brilliant centuries in the summit clashes of the WTC 2021-23 and the ODI World Cup 2023 showcased his match-winning capabilities on the grand stage. With impressive T20I stats and the added dimension of his right-arm bowling, Head could emerge as a valuable asset for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Twitterati erupts in applause as SRH buys Head

As the news of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s successful bid for Head spread across social media platforms, Twitterati couldn’t contain their excitement. Netizens lauded the SRH franchise for making a strategic move and securing a proven match-winner in the form of an Aussie batter. The acquisition adds depth and firepower to the Sunrisers’ batting lineup, sparking anticipation and high hopes among fans.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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