Australian middle-order batter Travis Head has emerged as one of the most formidable Test batsmen since his return to the side during the 2021 Ashes. Although he made his Test debut against Pakistan in 2018 in Dubai, it took Head three years to secure his place in the team. What sets him apart is his ability to play counter-attacking innings when the team faces early pressure after losing wickets. Head has become a key player for Australia across all formats, delivering several match-winning performances in Test cricket. His most iconic knock came in the ICC WTC 2023 final, where he scored a brilliant century against India.
5. 161 vs Sri Lanka, Canberra, 2019
Travis Head scored his maiden Test century in Canberra during Sri Lanka’s tour of Australia in 2019. Choosing to bat first, Australia was led by Head’s brilliant knock of 161 off 204 balls. He formed a dominant 308-run partnership with Kurtis Patterson for the fourth wicket. Head’s innings featured 27 boundaries and a six. Australia triumphed in the match by a commanding 366-run margin.
4. 152 vs England, Brisbane, 2021
Travis Head played a remarkable innings of 152 runs in the first Test of the 2021 Ashes series in Brisbane, marking his comeback to the format. Chasing England’s 147, Australia piled up 425 runs in their first innings, with Head’s stunning knock featuring 14 boundaries and four sixes. Australia triumphed by 10 wickets in a one-sided contest, and Head was named Player of the Match for his brilliant century.
3. 175 vs West Indies, Adelaide, 2022
Travis Head achieved his highest Test score of 175 during the Adelaide Test against the West Indies in 2022. Choosing to bat first, Australia posted 511/7d, with Head’s remarkable century featuring 20 boundaries. He followed up his stellar performance with a quick-fire, unbeaten 38 off 27 balls, helping Australia set a challenging target of 497 runs. The hosts went on to win by 419 runs, with Head being named Player of the Match for his exceptional contribution.
4. 163 vs India, The Oval, 2023
Travis Head’s remarkable Test innings in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 final at The Oval against India remains one of his most memorable. His counterattacking knock, featuring 25 boundaries and a six, helped Australia post a formidable 469 in their first innings. Australia secured a dominant 209-run victory on the final day, with Head earning Player of the Match honors for his match-changing performance.
1. 140 vs India, Adelaide, 2024
Travis Head played a spectacular knock in the second Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide. Chasing India’s first-innings total of 180, Head spearheaded Australia’s counterattack, scoring 140 runs off 141 balls, which included 17 boundaries and four sixes. His blistering innings propelled Australia to a first-innings lead of over 150 runs, firmly establishing their dominance in the match.
| Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | India | Adelaide | 2024 |
| 163 | India | The Oval | 2023 |
| 175 | West Indies | Adelaide | 2022 |
| 152 | England | Brisbane | 2021 |
| 161 | Sri Lanka | Canberra | 2019 |