IPL 2025: We are hoping to get off to a good start, says Head

IANS April 6, 2025 298 views

Australian batter Travis Head is determined to turn around Sunrisers Hyderabad's recent batting slump in the IPL 2025 season. After scoring modest runs in the last two matches, Head is focusing on a strategic approach during the powerplay overs. He believes in the team's strong batting lineup and the importance of supporting individual performances. Head remains optimistic about making a significant impact in the upcoming match against Gujarat Titans.

"Different team, different night, and I'm going to think where to hit the bowlers" - Travis Head
IPL 2025: We are hoping to get off to a good start, says Head
Hyderabad, April 6: Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Travis Head is hoping for a turnaround from the batting unit against Gujarat Titans at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday after their dismal show in the last two games.

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Head wants to overcome recent batting struggles in IPL 2025

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Emphasizes importance of powerplay performance

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Aims to set strong foundation for team's batting lineup

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Focusing on individual and collective team strategy

Head, who scored 67 and 47 in the first two matches of the IPL 2025 season, scored just 22 and four in the last two matches and failed to give a strong start to the side along with Abhishek Sharma.

"As an opening batter, you want to set up the game and assess the conditions, I also try to stay relaxed and try that I take my team off to the best of starts. You have to set yourself up for all matchups, you have to think what the opposition is going to come up with," Head told broadcasters before the toss.Reflecting on his approach for the match, Head emphasised the importance of making the best use of powerplay overs to set the tone for coming batters.

"Different team, different night, and I’m going to think where to hit the bowlers where I want they are going to present opportunities, so it’s important to get off to a good start in the first couple of overs and then see where it takes us in the powerplay," the Australian batter said.

"We play best when we have that approach, we know we have got a strong batting lineup, it’s not going to work every night, we need to make sure we take that opportunity when an individual is going strong and the rest need to support him. We had a good couple of days here and we are hoping to get off to a good start," Head added.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill won the toss and invited the home side to bat first.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Head is such a crucial player for SRH! His aggressive batting in powerplay sets the tone. Hope he finds his form again tonight 💪 #OrangeArmy
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Priya M.
Love how Head acknowledges the team approach rather than just individual performance. That's what makes him special! Though I wish he'd be more consistent with his scores.
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Suresh D.
Two bad games don't define a player like Head. He'll bounce back stronger! That 67 in the first match was pure class 🔥
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Anjali T.
While I appreciate Head's positive attitude, SRH really needs to work on their middle order too. Can't just rely on openers every match!
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Vikram J.
That partnership between Head and Abhishek in first two matches was fire! Hope we see that magic again tonight 🤞 #SRHvsGT

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