Travis Head attains THIS unique feat after sensational 80 in Australia’s 1st T20I win over Scotland

Australia dashing opener Travis Head smashed a quickfire 25-ball 80 during Mitchell Marsh-led side’s convincing seven-wicket win over Scotland in the three-match T20I series opener on Wednesday (Sep 4). Head was on a roll in his side’s 155-run chase as the left-hander started on a dominating note. As a result, Head slammed most runs by a batter inside the powerplay, effectively making the run-chase a one-sided affair. During the first six overs, the swashbuckling batter slammed 73 runs (off 22 balls), laced with 16 boundaries. 

Most runs by a batter inside Powerplay (T20Is)

73(22) Travis Head vs Sco Edinburgh 2024

67(25) Paul Stirling vs WI St George’s 2020

66(23) Colin Munro vs WI Mt Maunganui 2018

64(24) Quinton de Kock vs WI Centurion 2023

Note: Players from full member sides.

While Australia lost Fraser-McGurk departed early in the chase, in the first over for a 3-ball 0, Head and captain Marsh accelerated and made a mockery of the 155-run target within the first six overs courtesy of their strokeplay. In the fifth over, Marsh smashed Jack Jarvis for 30 runs, including three 4s and equal number of 6s. In the following over, Head joined the party and scored 26 runs, off Brad Wheal, with five 4s and a six. Thus, Australia also managed the highest team total in powerplay in T20Is. 

Highest Powerplay totals in T20Is

113/1 Aus vs Sco Edinburgh 2024

102/0 SA vs WI Centurion 2023

98/4 WI vs SL Coolidge 2021

93/0 Ire vs WI St George’s 2020

92/1 WI vs Afg Gros Islet 2024

Note: matches involving at least one full member side.

Early in the contest, Australia rode on Xavier Bartlett (2 for 23), Sean Abbott (3 for 39) and Adam Zampa (2 for 33) to restrict Richie Berrington-led Scotland for a modest 154 for 6 after opting to bowl first. None of the Scottish batters went on to score big as Australia restricted them to a below-par total. Eventually, Head closed the game by virtue of his powerplay blitz before ending with a splendid 25-ball 80 to give his side a 1-0 lead.

The second and penultimate T20I will be held at the same venue on Friday (Sep 6).