How will India save itself from Travis Head? (Photo- PTI)

The second match of the ongoing ODI series between India and Australia will be played on Thursday, 23 October 2025 at the historic ground of Adelaide Oval. This match is like do or die for the Indian team which is trailing 0-1 in the series. Captain Shubman Gill and his team are eyeing a great comeback in this match, but the biggest challenge before them will be Australia's explosive opening batsman Travis Head. At Adelaide Oval, Head's home ground, his bat has always been roaring, and the Indian bowlers will need a special strategy to overcome him.

How will India save itself from Travis Head?

Travis Head has a special relationship with Adelaide Oval. So far on this ground, he has scored 301 runs in four ODI matches at an excellent average of 75.25. During this period, one century and two half-centuries have come from his bat. Head's strength is his fast start and ability to play big shots, which can devastate any bowling unit. Although, this will be their first ODI match against India at Adelaide Oval, but the home ground advantage and the support of the fans can make them more dangerous. Indian bowlers, especially Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj, will have to make a strategy to get Head out early, otherwise they can change the course of the game.

This match is very important for the Indian team after the defeat in the first ODI. At the same time, the pitch of Adelaide Oval is generally favorable for batting, but fast bowlers may get some help in the initial overs. In such a situation, India's strategy will be clear that it will put pressure on Australia by getting the head out early. The good thing is that Travis Head's bat was calm in the first match of the series. He has returned to the pavilion after scoring 8 runs on 5 balls. This wicket was taken by Arshdeep Singh.

967 runs in 13 matches

Travis Head has played a total of 13 international matches on this ground, which includes 4 ODIs, 7 Tests and 2 T20 matches. During this period he has scored 967 runs at an average of 69.07. Which includes 4 centuries and as many half-centuries. He has played 3 Test and 1 T20 matches against Team India on this ground. In these matches he has scored 235 runs at an average of 47.00. During this period he has scored one century and one half-century.