Travis Head shines in IPL opening for Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: Australian cricketer Travis Head has had an impressive start to the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. He played for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Head scored a fantastic half-century in just 21 balls, making it the fourth fastest fifty in IPL history. This performance follows his previous achievements, including two 16-ball and one 18-ball fifties. His ability to score quickly has made him a standout player in the league. Other players have also shown fast scoring this season. Ajinkya Rahane and Phil Salt both reached their fifties in 25 balls in different matches. Virat Kohli added excitement with a 29-ball fifty against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Travis Head was eventually out when Tushar Deshpande caught him with Shimron Hetmyer. His explosive play has set a strong tone for the IPL 2025 season, and many fans are eager to see if he can keep up this impressive performance. The tournament is expected to be thrilling as Head continues to apply pressure on opposing teams.


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