Australian · Adelaide, South Australia · Born 29 December 1993Australian left-handed opening batsman known for aggressive stroke play and match-winning performances in major tournaments including 2023 World Cup final.
Travis Michael Head was born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1993. He won the ODI World Cup Final Man of the Match in 2023 — scoring 137 against India in front of 90,000 people at Narendra Modi Stadium, chasing a competitive total after Australia were 47-3. He repeated the feat in the T20 World Cup Final in 2024. His attacking batting from the top of the order — right-handed, aggressive, with exceptional off-side play — combined with his ability to perform in the biggest matches has made him the most match-winning individual Australian batsman in the ICC event era. He won the Ashes in England in 2023.
Scoring a match-winning century in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final against India at Ahmedabad.
How They Played
Head is an aggressive left-handed batsman known for his attacking approach and ability to score quickly once set. He favors playing shots square of the wicket and is particularly strong through the off-side, with excellent timing and placement of his drives and cuts.
Lasting Impact
Key player in Australia's golden period of white-ball cricket with clutch performances in major finals
Career Honours
- ODI World Cup Final century 2023
- T20 World Cup Final 2024
- Ashes 2023
- IPL — Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Club | Period | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Australia | 2011–2024 | 88 | 6428 | 29 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2023–2024 | 28 | 887 | — |
| Adelaide Strikers | 2012–2024 | — | — | — |
Australian Athletes