AUS vs ENG | Twitter reacts as Jofra Archer's crackerjack delivery left Travis Head utterly confounded

06/08/2024

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A perfect delivery can swiftly perform magic, silencing the roaring momentum of the opposition. Such was the case in the highly anticipated Group D encounter between Australia and England, where Jofra Archer's exquisite delivery dismissed the dangerous Travis Head, uprooting the middle stump.

England's decision to bowl first didn't pay off as Aussie openers David Warner and Travis Head embarked on a blistering start. The duo exhibited stellar form, effortlessly propelling the Australian scorecard to 55/0 within four overs on a challenging Barbados pitch. However, the tide turned in England's favour when Moeen Ali claimed Warner's wicket in the fifth over, followed by Jofra Archer's clean-bowled dismissal of Head in the subsequent over.

On the fourth ball of the fifth over, Archer delivered a deceptive slower ball disguised as an off-cutter. The southpaw was caught off guard by the variation, and attempted a forceful shot, creating space to drive it towards the off-side. However, the ball zipped through like a bullet, failing to rise as expected due to the forceful swing. Consequently, it slipped beneath Head's bat and crashed into the middle stump. A flabbergasted Head gazed back at the wreckage of stumps before trudging off the field with a tinge of dejection. Meanwhile, Archer, brimming with adrenaline, celebrated halting the potential 'Head-storm'.

The Twitterverse swiftly reacted to Archer's delivery, lauding its brilliance and impact on the game.

‌What a cameback

— Vn (@HitmanVn)

Got him

Archer Gets the Dangerous Man Travis Head

Aus 74-2
— Usman Ali (@USMAN_254)

Lost both openers

Australia lost Travis Head on 34(18) runs.

Australia lost both the Openers.

After 5.5 Overs Australia 74/2.
— Humanity🇮🇳🇬🇧 (@india__humanity)

Eh is back

Jofra Archer is back 🔥⚡

Mumbai Indians want him back in IPL
— inder Singh bhati (@InderSinghBha18)

What a delivery

Travis Head is the most Australian-looking australian ever.

Also, yes Joff!!!!
— Kelly Oxley (@kellyoxley)

Cleans up

OOPS 😬 Jofra Cleans Up Travis Head, Scored 34(18)
— Tejpal Singh (@TezzzCric)

Back in style

Jofra Archer is back in style!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)

This man

JOFRA ARCHER IS BACK...!!!!

- An emotional moment, born in Barbados, Playing for England at Barbados and taking a wicket in the World Cup. The Journey has come full circle. 🌟
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)

Brutal