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‘It was a good night at office’ – says Australia’s match-winner Travis Head | Cricket News – Times of India

Travis Head expressed satisfaction with his performance after his unbeaten 154, a personal best, led world champions Australia to a resounding seven-wicket victory against England in the opening one-day international at Trent Bridge on Thursday.Other than offering a difficult chance early in his innings when Brydon Carse failed to hold on to a tough catch at backward point, Head was in scintillating form throughout.The 30-year-old left-handed opener weathered a challenging new-ball spell from Jofra Archer, who was playing his first ODI in more than a year after battling injuries, before unleashing a barrage of shots against England's bowlers. His 129-ball innings included 20 fours and five sixes.Head received valuable support from Marnus Labuschagne, with whom he shared an unbroken 148-run...
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Big hundred! Travis Head stars in Australia’s massive chase to win 1st ODI against England | Cricket News – Times of India

Travis Head's exceptional unbeaten 154, his best innings in ODI cricket, propelled the depleted Australian team to a convincing seven-wicket victory against England in the series opener at Trent Bridge on Thursday.Chasing a formidable target of 316, Australia reached 317 for 3 with 36 balls remaining, extending their winning streak to 13 consecutive ODI matches against all opponents.Earlier in the match, Marnus Labuschagne emerged as an unexpected bowling hero for Australia.England appeared to be on course for an enormous total, reaching 201 for 2 after 30 overs, with Ben Duckett -- playing his first ODI as an opener -- eyeing a century at his home ground in Nottinghamshire.However, Duckett's innings came to an end on 95 when he was caught and bowled by part-time leg-spinner Labuschagne. T...