Sydney, October 25 (Udaipur Kiran): Australian opener Travis Head etched his name in the record books during the third ODI against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, despite scoring only 29 runs. With this innings, Head became the fastest Australian to reach 3,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in just 76 innings.
The previous record for the fewest innings by an Australian to reach this landmark was held by Steve Smith, who achieved it in 79 innings. Michael Bevan and George Bailey both reached 3,000 runs in 80 innings, while David Warner achieved the feat in 81 innings.
Globally, Head stands fourth on the list of players who have reached 3,000 ODI runs in the fewest deliveries. The top spot is held by Glenn Maxwell, who achieved the milestone in 2,440 balls, followed by England’s Jos Buttler (2,533 balls) and Jason Roy (2,820 balls). Travis Head completed the feat in 2,839 deliveries, placing him just ahead of Jonny Bairstow, who took 2,842 balls to cross the mark.
In the ongoing Sydney ODI, after Australia opted to bat first, the opening pair of Travis Head and skipper Mitchell Marsh gave their team a solid start, adding 61 runs in 9.2 overs. Head scored a quick 29 off 25 balls, including six fours, before being dismissed.
Captain Mitchell Marsh continued the innings but missed his half-century, scoring 41 runs off 50 balls with one six and five boundaries before being bowled by Axar Patel. Later, Matthew Short (30) and Matt Renshaw tried to stabilize the innings, adding 36 runs for the third wicket.
By the end of 41 overs, Australia had reached 207 for 7, with India tightening their grip through disciplined bowling.
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