The clash between Travis Head and Jasprit Bumrah has added a compelling subplot to modern-day cricket's Australia vs India rivalry. Head, known for his aggressive stroke play, often finds himself up against Bumrah’s precision, pace, and deadly yorkers. Their head-to-head battles across formats highlight a fascinating mix of domination, resistance, and tactical adjustments.
From Tests to T20s, their encounters offer insight into how a top-order left-hander tackles one of the best fast bowlers in the world. With both players being key match-winners for their teams, their face-offs often shift momentum in high-stakes matches.
Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Across all formats, Travis Head has scored 279 runs off 286 balls against Bumrah while getting dismissed 8 times. He has struck 30 fours but hasn’t hit any sixes off Bumrah yet.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 133 | 220 | 6 | 154 | 16/0 | 22.2 | 60.5 |
ODI | 39 | 29 | 1 | 13 | 7/0 | 39.0 | 134.5 |
T20I | 25 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 5/0 | 25.0 | 147.1 |
T20 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 2/0 | - | 110.0 |
Total | 279 | 286 | 8 | 181 | 30/0 | - | - |
Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Tests
In Test cricket, Jasprit Bumrah has clearly dominated Travis Head. With 6 dismissals across 220 balls, Bumrah has consistently tied him down, conceding just 133 runs at a modest average of 22.2. Over 70% of deliveries were dots, showcasing Bumrah’s control.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2018 | 28 | 99 | 1 | 81 | 1 | 0 | 28.0 | 28.3 |
2019 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | 125.0 |
2020 | 17 | 23 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 17.0 | 73.9 |
2024 | 83 | 94 | 4 | 55 | 12 | 0 | 20.8 | 88.3 |
Total | 133 | 220 | 6 | 154 | 16 | 0 | 22.2 | 60.5 |
Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODIs
In One Day Internationals, Travis Head has had a positive record against Jasprit Bumrah. He has scored 39 runs off just 29 balls at an impressive strike rate of 134.5, while being dismissed only once.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2017 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 14.0 | 116.7 |
2023 | 25 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | – | 147.1 |
Total | 39 | 29 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 39.0 | 134.5 |
Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20Is
In T20 Internationals, Travis Head has played aggressively against Jasprit Bumrah, scoring 25 runs off 17 balls at a healthy strike rate of 147.1. He has hit 5 fours and has been dismissed only once.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2017 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | – | 157.1 |
2024 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14.0 | 140.0 |
Total | 25 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 25.0 | 147.1 |
Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20s
In all T20 matches (including domestic and IPL), Travis Head has faced Jasprit Bumrah on limited occasions, scoring 22 runs off 20 balls without being dismissed. While the strike rate of 110.0 is moderate and Bumrah has kept things tidy with 6 dot balls, Head has managed to survive and rotate the strike.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 150.0 |
2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 100.0 |
2024 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 133.3 |
2025 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | 50.0 |
Total | 22 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | – | 110.0 |
Verdict: Travis Head vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has the edge?
Jasprit Bumrah holds the edge—especially in Test cricket, where he has dismissed Travis Head six times and kept his average at just 22.2. In the limited-overs formats, Head has had moments of success, especially in ODIs and T20Is, where his strike rate remains high and dismissals are rare. However, across formats, Bumrah’s control, consistency, and ability to break partnerships give him the overall upper hand in this matchup.
