In an electrifying Indian Premier League match, Travis Head delivered an unforgettable performance for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Travis Head has hit the fourth fastest century in IPL history. The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener bashed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers, hitting his maiden IPL hundred in just 39 balls. His inning consisted of 9 fours and 8 sixes, as he scored 84 of 100 runs in boundaries.

Travis Head’s Dominating Start

Travis Head, not one to be overshadowed, started his innings with a powerful display of hitting. His early aggression saw him blasting Dayal for a six and quickly moving through the gears to reach a rapid half-century in just 20 balls.

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Head’s innings was nothing short of a masterclass in T20 batting. He fearlessly smacked Jacks for a boundary followed by two enormous sixes over deep mid-wicket, showcasing his exceptional form and timing.

Approaching his century, Head was unstoppable. He reached the nineties with a boundary and, within 12 overs, brought up his team’s 150. His century came from just 39 deliveries, starting his destruction right from the first ball he faced. In just 39 deliveries, Head reaches his century, and the devastation began from the very first ball.

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗣𝗟 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱!

A century off just 39 deliveries for Travis Head 🔥🔥

4th Fastest in IPL history!

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 15, 2024

Fastest 100s in IPL by balls faced
30 C Gayle vs PWI Bengaluru 2013
37 Y Pathan vs MI Mumbai BS 2010
38 D Miller vs RCB Mohali 2013
39 T Head vs RCB Bengaluru 2024
42 A Gilchrist vs MI Mumbai DYP 2008

However, all good things come to an end. Ferguson, with a clever slower ball, finally dismissed Head for a magnificent 102 off 41 balls. Faf du Plessis caught a challenging reverse cup to close what was a stellar innings, earning Head a standing ovation as he walked off.

Audience and Fan Reactions

The internet buzzed with reactions, from trending tweets to in-depth analysis on cricket blogs. Fans and experts alike marveled at Head’s aggressive batting and strategic acumen.

Special 💯 by Travis Head. Turning the games on his head.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 15, 2024

RCB bowlers shown improvement from last match.

Today they’re getting belted by a Worldcup champion opener👍 pic.twitter.com/vMm6kHTmHc

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) April 15, 2024

Same Ground
Same pitch
Same condition

Batting first Kohli scored 83 off 59

Batting first Travis Head scored 101* off 39#RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/7FIWlSUrW0

— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) April 15, 2024

What was with the Gayle celebration from Travis Head? #RCBvSRH

— Kartik (@elitecynic) April 15, 2024

Gotta feel sad for RCB bowlers this is brutal hitting from SRH specially from Travis head their Ex player 🔥#RCBvSRH

— Monesh (@MoneshMj) April 15, 2024

Travis head when he sees Blue jersey pic.twitter.com/JeFC8n5Cj0

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 15, 2024

The happiness of Kavya Maran when Travis Head completed his Hundred. pic.twitter.com/fEoC6dxo6r

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 15, 2024

Travis Head to RCB bowlers tonight pic.twitter.com/wRPqYCRS37

— R R (@RacchaRidhvik) April 15, 2024

TRAVIS HEAD 😭😭😭😭😭😭

— 𝘔. 🌙 (@phirleeaayadil_) April 15, 2024

Travis Head 39 Balls par 100 🔥🔥🔥

King hota to ab tak itne Balle par 45 bana k khel Raha hota .#RcbVsSrh#KingKohli #TravisHead#SRHvsRCB #HaarCB

— Deepak Singh Kushwah (@its_dsk) April 15, 2024

Kavya Maran enjoying the belt treatment of Travis head. #RCBvSRH #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/AVoUpnYusO

— Tajamul (@Tajamul132) April 15, 2024

Travis Head to #RCB Teen Guna Lagaan Dena Padega!#RCBvsSRH #SRHvsRCB #SRH pic.twitter.com/AENMR8cSZB

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EA Sports to the game…
Travis Head against Blue jersey’s🤯#RCBvSRH

— Mohit (@CSK_Freak) April 15, 2024

RCB Bowlers cooked at Chinnaswamy by Travis Head 🤝 Klassen | RCB vs SRH | pic.twitter.com/rd8b75t157

— 𝙎𝘼𝙍𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙌𝙊 (@sarcasqo) April 15, 2024

Early Game Dynamics

The toss favored RCB, leading them to field first. The decision immediately put the Sunrisers in the spotlight. Abhishek Sharma wasted no time, aggressively attacking from the outset and setting a robust tone by smashing the first boundary against Will Jacks’ off-spin. With top players like Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj on the bench, the game’s dynamics shifted, spotlighting players like Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head who were set to open the innings.