Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opening batsman Travis Head praised his batting partner Abhishek Sharma ahead of the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS). SRH currently face the Shreyas Iyer-led side at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Saturday (April 11).
Punjab Kings are second in the points table after scoring five points in three matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad are in sixth place with only two points from three matches. Ishan Kishan-led SRH is desperate to improve their batting performance against the Punjab bowling attack.
I don’t think we’ll put any more pressure on – Travis Head
Travis Head stressed the importance of managing expectations while opening the batting innings with Abhishek Sharma. The Australian cricketer said that getting a good start gives a big advantage without putting unnecessary pressure on the opening partnership.
“(How is your form?) Mixed form. The start, the opening day, obviously there is a lot to play for today, but we have probably played a very good game, not a very good game, and played an equal game, so we know what our best is now after playing in Kolkata, so trying to do that as often as possible. We are always feeling good, we are in a good place, we work hard, we prepare well, so maybe we are feeling good. depends more on how you play rather than,” Head said.
“(Pressure to give good starts for the openers?) That’s the pressure of everything, so I don’t think we add any more pressure by going out and playing as a partnership. We know that if we can start well, it gives us a great platform. This game is quite cruel, we can’t do this every time. You try your best, you play your best, but this competition is full of pressure, so we don’t want to feel any extra pressure.“he adds.
We got another opportunity to do it – Travis Head
Travis Head further said that he is comfortable with an aggressive batting approach during powerplay overs. Head also expressed happiness at taking calculated risks during these tough Indian Premier League matches.
“(Always being aggressive) So play the game, it’s fun. Yeah, you love going out there and trying to set the stage for the team. This is the work we have been put in, and we know if we perform well we can create games for the rest of the boys. So this is the challenge. We get another challenge and today we get another opportunity to do,” Head explained.
He’s a rockstar – Travis Head on Abhishek Sharma
Before the current match, Travis Head scored 64 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 168.42. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma scored 55 runs at a strike rate above 177.
Head concluded the media interaction by revealing his on-field interactions with Abhishek Sharma and praising his young Indian batting partner.
Head concluded, “Not much. He’s a rockstar, so I let Abhi do his thing.”
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