In match 27 of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Dharamshala, New Zealand captain Tom Latham’s decision to bowl first proved to be a regrettable one as Australian openers, David Warner and Travis Head, unleashed a relentless assault to give their team a dream start.
AUS vs NZ: Australia’s power play details
The game kicked off with Latham’s choice to field, a decision that would soon haunt him as the Australian opening duo went all out from the very beginning. The initial two overs saw a total of 14 runs on the scoreboard, but it was in the third over that Head and Warner truly took control of the game, with Matt Henry bearing the brunt of their onslaught. Warner displayed his power-hitting prowess, smashing a six to square leg, even while kneeling on one knee. The next ball from Henry was a no-ball, and the batters rotated strike.
Travis Head scores century on WC debut
Travis Head, making a return to the playing XI after recovering from a hand injury, seized the opportunity and wasted no time in attacking. He dispatched the no-ball delivery for a colossal six-over cow corner. Henry overstepped once again, resulting in another free hit, and Head capitalized on it by hitting a third six over mid-wicket in just two legal deliveries. In the blink of an eye, Australia had surged to 35/0 in 2.2 overs, having been at 14-0 just moments earlier.
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AUS vs NZ: Australia’s first inning
The fireworks didn’t stop there. The Australian openers raced to 50 runs in just 4.1 overs and reached the 100-run mark in 8.5 overs. Both Warner and Head notched up their half-centuries and orchestrated a massive partnership of 175 runs off 117 balls. In a display of sheer dominance, they continued to find the boundaries in each of the first 13 overs. Warner played a brilliant innings, accumulating 81 runs from 65 balls, featuring five fours and six towering sixes.
Travis Head’s power strike
Travis Head continued his merciless onslaught, achieving a century in just 59 balls. His incredible knock of 109 runs off 67 deliveries included 10 boundaries and seven maximums. This staggering performance placed the Kiwis firmly on the back foot in the Trans-Tasman clash. It’s worth noting that Travis Head’s debut in the ODI World Cup 2023 made him the fifth Australian cricketer to score a century in their World Cup debut, and he also claimed the distinction of recording the fourth-fastest century for Australia in the 50-over format.
Travis Head, David Warner partnership
This remarkable display of power-hitting and partnership-building by Head and Warner established Australia’s dominance and set the stage for an imposing total.
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