Watch: Travis Head dedicates Adelaide Century Against India to newborn baby
Travis Head dedicated his stunning century to his newborn son, Harrison, during the second Test against India at the Adelaide Oval on December 7. Continuing his impressive form, Head scored his hundred off just 111 balls, helping Australia take control of the pink-ball Test. The left-hander was aggressive from the start, hitting 10 boundaries and 3 sixes, and celebrated his milestone with a heartfelt “rock the baby” gesture, acknowledging his family in the stands.
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Head’s innings came at a crucial time for Australia, who were struggling at 103 for 3 after losing Steve Smith. He formed a vital partnership with MarnusLabuschagne, adding 65 runs for the fourth wicket. Head’s ability to attack Indian bowlers, particularly Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana, allowed Australia to surpass India’s first innings total of 180.
With this century, Head broke his own record for the fastest hundred in day-night Tests, previously set at 112 balls against England in Hobart. This marks Head’s eighth Test century and his third at the Adelaide Oval, placing him alongside cricketing legend Don Bradman for the most hundreds at this venue. As Australia pushed their lead to over 100 runs, Head’s performance solidified his reputation as a key player in the series.