A comical moment took place involving Travis Head and Andre Russell during the 2024 Major League Cricket (MLC) match between the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) and Washington Freedom (WSF) at Morrisville on Sunday, July 14 as well. The veteran player was stunned to see his bat get broken and fly out of his hands as soon as he hit the ball to the mid-on region.

However, a short-of-length delivery from West Indies all-rounder Andre
Russell beat Travis Head for speed as the batter tried to play a pull shot. The bat flew from his hands towards the square leg umpire whereas the ball went to the mid-on region, which caused a surprised look on the Aussie batter’s face.

Here is the video:

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Travis Head scored a brilliant 32-ball 54

However, following the moment, Travis Head scored a brilliant 32-ball 54 with two fours and six sixes as well. Chasing a below-par total of 130 for the win, the 30-year-old ensured WSF faced no hiccups in between and reached the target in only 16 overs with eight wickets in hand. Head got the support from the skipper Steve Smith, who remained unbeaten on 42 from 36 deliveries.

However, it was Head’s first fifty of the competition, taking his overall
tally to 87 runs which came at an average of 29 and a strike rate of over 164 in four matches so far as well. Also, the win meant WSF remained unbeaten with a third win in as many completed games and a lone No Result so far as well.

Sitting at the top of the standings with 7 points in 4 outings and 3
games to go, WSF are almost certain for a top-four finish to reach
the playoffs. While Travis Head’s half-century made the headline of WSF’s run chase, a strong bowling show in the first innings also set the stage for their
win as well.

After winning the toss and electing to field first, WSF bowled LAKR out to 129 in 18.4 overs. USA’s Saurabh Netravalkar continued his stellar form from the 2024 T20 World Cup, finishing with the figures of 4/35 in 3.4 overs. He was ably supported by Glenn Maxwell (3/15) and Lockie Ferguson (2/31) as well.