Australian batter Travis Head achieved a significant milestone during the ongoing third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Gabba in Brisbane.
Head, who smashed a remarkable century, has now surpassed 1,000 Test runs against India, becoming only the ninth Australian batter in history to achieve this feat.
Most Test Runs by Australian Players vs India:
- Ricky Ponting - 2,555 runs
- Steve Smith - 2,162 runs
- Michael Clarke - 2,049 runs
- Matthew Hayden - 1,888 runs
- Allan Border - 1,567 runs
- David Warner - 1,218 runs
- David Boon - 1,204 runs
- Robert Simpson - 1,125 runs
- Travis Head - 1,107 runs
Head’s blistering 152-run knock on Sunday came as part of a remarkable 241-run partnership with Steve Smith for the fourth wicket, rescuing Australia from a precarious position of 75/3.
Adding to his achievement, Head became the first player to register both a King Pair (dismissed for golden ducks in both innings) and a century at the same venue within the same calendar year.
Earlier this year, he endured a forgettable outing at the Gabba, falling for golden ducks in both innings of a Test match. However, his latest performance proved to be a redemption story.
The left-handed batter celebrated his ninth Test century—his third against India—with his trademark enthusiasm.
His innings left a significant mark, helping Australia post a commanding score of 405/7 by stumps on Day two.
The first day of the Test match was marred by rain, with only 13.2 overs bowled. Australia managed to score 28/0 before play was called off.