Australian opener Travis Head achieved a historic feat in the third and final ODI match against India. Head completed his 3000th ODI run in just 76 innings, becoming the fastest Australian batsman to reach this milestone.
SPORTS NEWS: Australian opener Travis Head surprised everyone in the thrilling third and final ODI match being played between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. During his explosive innings, Head crossed the 3000-run mark in One Day International cricket. But this is not just a record for completing 3000 runs; he also earned the distinction of being the fastest Australian batsman to achieve this feat.
Travis Head Creates History in 76 Innings
The match played between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground was incredibly exciting. Head scored only 29 runs in his aggressive innings, but this innings added a new chapter to his career. Travis Head's achievement highlights his consistency and aggression in his ODI career. Previously, great Australian batsmen like Michael Bevan, George Bailey, and David Warner took longer to reach this milestone. Fastest batsmen to score 3000 runs for Australia by innings:
- 76 innings: Travis Head
- 79 innings: Steve Smith
- 80 innings: Michael Bevan
- 80 innings: George Bailey
- 81 innings: David Warner
Not just in terms of innings, Head also performed brilliantly in terms of balls faced. He faced 2839 balls to complete 3000 runs. This figure places him among the fastest run-scorers in modern ODI cricket. Topping the list in terms of balls faced is Glenn Maxwell, who completed 3000 runs in just 2440 balls. Other prominent batsmen are as follows:
- 2440 balls: Glenn Maxwell
- 2533 balls: Jos Buttler
- 2820 balls: Jason Roy
- 2839 balls: Travis Head
- 2842 balls: Jonny Bairstow
Travis Head's record is not just limited to scoring runs. It also highlights his aggressive style of play and his ability to score quickly. This form is a significant positive sign for the Australian team ahead of the upcoming Cricket World Cup.
