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In this match, while the eyes of Indian fans will once again be on Virat Kohli, Australian opener Travis Head will have a chance to make a big record in his name.
Delhi: The host Kangaroo team has already taken an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series being played between India and Australia. The hosts have won the series by winning both the initial matches. Now the third and last ODI match between the two teams will be played on 25 October at the Sydney Cricket Ground. In this match, while the eyes of Indian fans will once again be on Virat Kohli, Australian opener Travis Head will have a chance to make a big record in his name.
Travis Head has a chance to break Steve Smith’s record
Travis Head has so far played 78 matches in the ODI format, in which he has scored 2978 runs at an average of 43.16. In such a situation, if he scores 22 more runs in the third ODI against India to be held in Sydney, then his 3000 ODI runs will be completed. Head will become the 25th Australian batsman to reach this milestone. The special thing is that he can achieve this feat in less innings than Steve Smith.
Head has batted in 76 innings so far, while Steve Smith completed his 3000 runs in 79 innings. Michael Bevan and George Bailey are also included in this list, who touched this figure in 80-80 innings.
Head demonstration in Sydney
Travis Head’s record against India has always been good. He has played impressive innings against Indian bowlers on many occasions. At the same time, his performance at the Sydney Cricket Ground has also been remarkable. Head has so far scored 122 runs in three ODI matches at this ground at an average of around 40.
Will be expected to play a big innings
In the last two matches, Travis Head’s bat has not performed as expected. In such a situation, his eyes will not only be on playing big innings in the third ODI, but in this match he will also want to take steps towards completing 3000 runs and breaking Steve Smith’s record.
