VIRAL: Travis Head pulls off an absolute ripper to dismiss hard-hitting Glenn Maxwell

Travis Head took a stunning catch to get rid of a dangerous Glenn Maxwell during Big Bash League (BBL) match between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. 

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Travis Head stuns Glenn Maxwell

This had happened in 10th over of Melbourne Stars run chase which was bowled by Wes Agar. On fourth delivery, bowler had bowled a length ball outside line of off stump as Glenn Maxwell heaved it with full force. Even though he got timing right, he did t get desired result as Travis Head took a screamer at extra cover. He was on ground after taking a ripper but ensured that ball did t slip away from his hands as he completed catch.

video was posted by Cricket Australia on ir official Twitter handle. Watch it right here.

Strikers get better of Stars

Adelaide Strikers posted 162/4 in ir 20 overs riding on Jonathan Wells' stellar innings of an unbeaten 36-ball 55 at a strike rate of 152.78 including four boundaries and two maximums. Clint Hinchliffe was pick of bowlers for Melbourne Stars with figures of 3/19 from his three overs at an ecomy rate of 6.33. 

In reply, Melbourne Stars were losing wickets at regular intervals but Peter Handscomb kept visitors in hunt. He remained unbeaten on a 39-ball 65 at a strike rate of 166.67 which included six boundaries and two maximums. But it was t eugh in end as hosts registered a 11-run win. 

Veteran pacer Peter Siddle was pick of bowlers for Strikers with figures of 4/33 from his four overs at an ecomy rate of 8.25. 

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