T20 World Cup 2024: Glenn Maxwell discusses Travis Head and the significance of David Warner to Australia’s winning streak

In the current T20 World Cup 2024, Australia’s starting pairing of Travis Head and David Warner has been essential in the team’s success with their powerful starts. Glenn Maxwell, an all-rounder, recently discussed what makes this combination so successful.

Travis Head recently had an incredible IPL season for Sunrisers Hyderabad, amassing 567 runs at an average of 40.50 and a remarkable strike rate of 191.55 in 15 matches.

His performances throughout the world have been consistent with this excellent form. Conversely, David Warner has established a routine in the international competition even though his IPL season with the Delhi Caps has been quieter.

Thanks to the efforts of their openers, Australia will go into their next Super Eights match against Afghanistan at the Arnos Vale Ground on June 23 undefeated in the competition. In five games, Warner has scored 169 runs and Head has smashed 179 runs, respectively, and both players have given their team strong starts.

Yes, I believe they both succeeded in rather different ways. Though I’m sure they both cut it close, I think Trav has dominated the IPL, performed admirably, entered the game with a lot of confidence, and played such excellent, aggressive cricket that he’s likely eliminated many teams from the competition. And David has pretty much begun every game so crisply,” Maxwell stated at the pre-game news conference, as reported by India.com.

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The team’s impressive performances have been largely attributed to their aggressive style and complimentary skill set. Warner and Head’s opposing yet complimentary styles were emphasised by Maxwell. In their game against England, the pair’s efficacy was especially clear as they put up a 70-run opening partnership off of just 30 deliveries.

We’re very fortunate to have two incredibly talented guys at the top of the order who are doing a great job for us. However, Maxwell continued, “And you got to look back at that England game where they sort of broke the back of the match in those first six overs when the wicket wasn’t playing like a 12 an over in a power play type of game.