• Travis Head smashed a remarkable ton in the 1st ODI between England and Australia at Nottingham.

  • This was the first ODI century for Head on English soil.

ENG vs AUS: Fans erupt as Travis Head ignites Nottingham with a magnificent century in the 1st ODI
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In the 1st ODI between England and Australia at Nottingham, Travis Head delivered an outstanding batting display, bringing up a remarkable century. This knock marked his first ODI hundred on English soil, showcasing his class and consistency as he anchored Australia’s chase of 316 runs.

Travis Head’s spectacular hundred against England

Head’s hundred came in the 30th over when he swatted a full toss from Matthew Potts for a single, bringing up his hundred off 92 balls. His innings so far was a blend of well-timed boundaries and steady strike rotation, featuring 14 fours and 3 sixes. Head raised his bat and helmet over it to acknowledge the crowd as he crossed the milestone, showcasing the form of his life. The century not only provided a solid foundation for Australia’s chase but also allowed them to maintain a steady required run rate of six per over.

Australia’s steady progress in the chase

Australia’s chase of 316 was set in motion with an early blow when Mitchell Marsh departed for just 10, falling to Potts in the third over. However, Head’s partnership with Steve Smith, worth 76 runs, quickly steadied the innings. Smith played an aggressive knock of 32 off 28 balls, including three sixes, before being caught and bowled by Liam Livingstone. Head continued to keep Australia on track with his calculated stroke play, while Cameron Green contributed a vital 32 off 32 deliveries. By the 35th over, Australia had reached 225/3, with Head unbeaten on 124 and Marnus Labuschagne supporting him with Australia requiring 91 runs with seven wickets in hand, putting them in a strong position to complete the chase.

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England’s earlier batting efforts

Earlier in the day, England’s batting effort saw contributions from multiple players, though none could carry their innings all the way. Ben Duckett led the charge with a well-constructed 95 from 91 balls before being dismissed by a return catch to Labuschagne. Will Jacks added a quickfire 62, while Harry Brook, captaining the side, chipped in with 39 before falling to Labuschagne as well. England’s middle and lower order struggled to capitalize on the platform set by the top four, eventually finishing with 315 in 49.4 overs. Labuschagne and Adam Zampa were the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets each to halt England’s charge at crucial stages of the innings.

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