World Cup Final 2023: Travis Head scores battling century against India

Travis Head scored a sublime century from 95 balls to take Australia closer to a record sixth World Cup title.

FirstCricket Staff|Nov 19, 2023, 20:52:24 IST

With Australia's backs against the wall, Travis Head emerged as the saviour to steer the side to near-certain victory against India in the Cricket World Cup final. Head struck his fifth ODI century from 95 balls at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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Head raced off to a desperate single in the 34th over of Australia's innings and tested Ravindra Jadeja's arm while stealing a single. Luckily for him, the throw missed and the Aussie completed a century.

The knock found extra meaning considering Australia were struggling and under pressure in their chase. Needing 241 runs to win, Australia were reduced to 47/3 with David Warner, Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith departing without any serious contribution.

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