Australia’s explosive batsman Travis Head, who shone brightly in the first T20 match against Scotland, had an opposite fate in the second match. After scoring a lightning-fast 80 runs in the first game, he got out on the very first ball he faced in the second T20, becoming a victim of a “golden duck.”
A Quick Recap of the First Match
In the opening match of the T20 series, Travis Head was the hero. He smashed an incredible 80 runs off just 25 balls, hitting 12 fours and 5 sixes. His half-century came in only 17 balls, one of the fastest in the game. His performance helped Australia cruise to victory and gave fans high hopes for the rest of the series.
Second T20: A Shocking Turn of Events
However, the second match, played in Edinburgh on Friday, August 6, told a different story. Head, who came out to bat in the second over, couldn’t replicate his previous form. Facing Scottish fast bowler Brad Curry, Head was bowled on his very first ball. Without scoring a single run, Head was out for a golden duck, much to the shock of his teammates and fans.
Jake Fraser McGurk’s Brief Spark
Jake Fraser McGurk, who opened alongside Head, also had a tough time. He managed to score his first-ever run in T20 internationals after failing to score in his debut match. Fraser McGurk hit a boundary on the very first ball of the second match, giving hope for a better performance. However, his innings was short-lived. After surviving a catch attempt in the third over, Fraser McGurk was dismissed in the very next over by the same bowler, Brad Curry. He ended up scoring only 16 runs from 16 balls.
Brad Curry’s Impact
Scottish bowler Brad Curry proved to be the game-changer in this match. Dismissing both of Australia’s openers, Head and Fraser McGurk, Curry played a crucial role in putting pressure on the Australian batting lineup early in the game.
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A Day to Forget for Travis Head
Travis Head’s quick dismissal in the second T20 is a reminder that cricket is an unpredictable game. One day, you can be a hero, and the next, you can be out for a duck. Fans are now looking forward to seeing if Head can bounce back in the next match.
