On July 15, the 11th match of America’s cricket league, Major League Cricket 2024 (MLC 2024) was played. This match was played between Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) and Washington Freedom (WF). Washington Freedom won this match. Travis Head, along with Washington Freedom captain Steve Smith, batted brilliantly and entertained the fans with fours and sixes. A unique incident was seen amidst these fours and sixes. When Travis Head’s bat broke while hitting a shot.
Travis Head’s bat broke on Andre Russell’s ball
In this match of Los Angeles Knight Riders vs Washington Freedom, Travis Head’s bat broke into two pieces. Actually, on the fifth ball of the second over, West Indies fast bowler Andre Russell bowled a fast short pitch ball to Travis Head. Head tried to hit a strong pull shot on this ball, but the ball hit the upper part of his bat and the bat broke into two pieces. One part of it flew towards the square leg umpire, and the other remained in Head’s hand. During this, Head’s reaction was worth watching, but he controlled himself and sent the ball to midwicket.
Travis Head did not stop even after the bat broke
Even after this incident, Travis Head’s bat did not stop. He played a brilliant innings of 54 runs in 32 balls at a strike rate of 168.75, which included 2 fours and 6 sixes. He shared a 79-run partnership for the first wicket with his captain Steve Smith. Although Head was out in the ninth over, by then he had put his team in a good position.
