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A dramatic turn of events unfolded during the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) match between Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) and Washington Freedom (WF) at the Church Street Park on Sunday. All-rounder Andre Russell’s fiery delivery left the cricketing world awestruck after it resulted in a shattered bat for Washington opener Travis Head.
Andre Russell’s delivery shatters Travis Head’s bat
Chasing a modest target of 130 runs, Washington openers Head and Steve Smith set the tone for a comfortable chase with a strong 79-run partnership. However, Head’s batting was about to take an unexpected detour.
In the second over of the innings, Russell unleashed a pacy short-of-length delivery that deceived Head. The southpaw attempted a pull shot, but the ball rocketed into the upper part of his bat, shattering the willow into two pieces. The force of the blow sent the handle flying in one direction and the rest of the bat in another, leaving Head with a look of disbelief.
Here’s the video:
Russell broke Travis head's bat with a Fierce bowl
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Despite the shocking incident, Head remained composed and continued his batting. He went on to score a well-deserved half-century (54 runs off 32 balls), laced with two fours and six maximums, guiding Washington Freedom to a convincing eight-wicket victory.
Washington Freedom cruises towards playoffs
Washington Freedom’s dominant performance secured a well-deserved win, keeping their unbeaten record intact. They now hold the top spot in the standings with seven points from four completed matches and a no-result. With only three games remaining, they are almost guaranteed a spot in the top four and a berth in the playoffs.
On the other hand, the loss was a setback for Los Angeles Knight Riders. This defeat marks their third in four completed matches, leaving them precariously placed second-last on the points table with just three points from five games. Their qualification for the playoffs appears increasingly challenging.
