Watch: In MLC Match Andre Russell Breaks Travis Head’s Bat Reaction of Australia Star Is Viral
On Sunday, the Washington Freedom defeated the Los Angeles Knight Riders by eight wickets to register their third consecutive victory of the 2024 Major League Cricket. While choosing to bowl first, Washington bundled out Los Angeles for 129, with SaurabhNetravalkar and Glenn Maxwell scalping four and three wickets, respectively. Later, Washington chased down the target in just 16 overs as openers Travis Head (54) and Steve Smith (42*) stitched a brilliant 79-run partnership. Apart from the thumping chase, this match also witnessed a bizarre incident.
In the second over of Washington’s chase, all-rounder Andre Russell broke Head’s bat with his fiery, short-pitched delivery. The ball smashed the upper half of the bat as it went flying away towards the mid-wicket.
Watch the video here.
Head, who stood with the handle of the bat in his hand, was left utterly shocked. The reaction to the Australian opener went viral on social media.