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Travis Head's Sydney Showdown: 22 Runs From 3,000 ODI Milestone

Australian opener Travis Head is just 22 runs away from reaching 3,000 runs in ODI cricket. Australia has already secured the series with a 2-0 lead over India heading into the final match. Head has struggled in the current series, scoring only 8 and 28 runs in the first two matches. The final ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground presents his opportunity to achieve this significant career milestone.

Key Points: Travis Head Nears 3000 ODI Runs in Australia vs India Final

  • Head needs 22 runs to reach 3,000 ODI career milestone
  • Australia leads series 2-0 heading into final match against India
  • Head scored only 8 and 28 runs in first two ODIs
  • Head averages 40.66 with two fifties at Sydney Cricket Ground
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Australia's Travis Head 22 runs away from 3,000 ODI runs

Australian opener Travis Head needs just 22 runs to reach 3,000 ODI runs as Australia faces India in the series finale with 2-0 lead.

"In 78 ODIs and 75 innings, Head has scored 2,978 runs at an average of 43.79 - Match Statistics"

Sydney, October 24

Australian opener Travis Head stands just 22 runs away from completing 3,000 runs in ODIs. Australia will play the final match of the ODI series against India on Saturday.

Australia have won the three-match series and has a 2-0 lead, and India will be aiming for that consolation win. India have been able to contain Travis Head, and he has just scored eight and 28 runs in the first two ODIs.

In 78 ODIs and 75 innings, Head has scored 2,978 runs at an average of 43.79, with a strike rate of 105.64, including seven centuries and 17 fifties and a best score of 154*.

In three ODIs at Sydney, he has a solid record, with 122 runs in three innings at an average of 40.66, a strike rate of 98.38 and two half-centuries, including a best score of 52.

In nine international outings at the iconic venue, Head has scored 296 runs at an average of 32.88, with three fifties in 10 innings and a best score of 70. His overall international record does not make for an impressive reading.

This year, Travis has not had a very spectacular run in ODIs, with 333 runs in nine innings at an average of 41.62, with a century and fifty each and best score of 142.

Squads:India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Jack Edwards, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis.

- ANI

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Priya S
Even though we lost the series, I'm glad our team is showing fight. Let's hope we can spoil Head's milestone party and get that consolation win! 💪
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Sarah B
Travis Head's stats are impressive, but I must say our Indian bowlers have been exceptional in this series. Siraj and Arshdeep have really stepped up their game.
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Arjun K
Respect to Head for reaching this milestone, but honestly our team selection has been questionable. Why are we experimenting so much in important series? 🤔
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Michael C
As a cricket fan living in India, I appreciate good cricket regardless of nationality. Head deserves to reach 3000 runs - he's been consistent over the years.
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Kavya N
Our boys should focus on winning the final match rather than worrying about Head's milestone. A win would give us some momentum going forward! 🏏

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