IPL 2024: Travis Head slams fastest century by SRH batter
What's the story
Travis Head has brought up his maiden century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener breached the three-figure mark in Match 30 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Head recorded the fastest hundred by a SRH batter as he reached the milestone off just 39 balls. Here we present his stats.
Knock
A stunning knock from Head
Head was at his aggressive best as he attacked the bowlers straightaway. His opening partner Abhishek Sharma (34) complemented the Australian well as SRH were 76/0 at the end of the powerplay. Overall, the duo added 108 runs. Head continued to bat aggressively and brought up his ton. He eventually fell to Lockie Ferguson, having scored a 41-ball 102 (9 fours, 8 sixes).
Elite list
Fourth-quickest IPL ton
Head, who completed his ton off 39 balls, displaced his compatriot David Warner as SRH's fastest centurion. The latter reached the milestone off 43 balls against KKR in 2017. Meanwhile, Head overall slammed the fourth-quickest IPL ton. He is only behind Chris Gayle (30 balls), Yusuf Pathan (37 balls), and David Miller (38 balls).
Stats
Presenting his IPL numbers
Head made a return to IPL this year, having last featured in the competition in 2017. In 15 IPL matches, Head now owns 440 runs at 36.66. He owns two fifties besides a ton. His strike rate reads 165.41. He has raced to 235 runs in IPL 2024 at a strike rate of 235.
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Second hundred in T20 cricket
Overall, this was Head's second hundred in T20 cricket. Playing his 115th game, he has raced to 2,831 runs at a strike rate of 138.50. He also owns 11 half-centuries in the format.