Travis Head Creates History with Fastest Fifty for Australia in Champions Trophy

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Travis Head, the Australian opener, has created history by scoring the fastest fifty for Australia in the Champions Trophy. In the match against Afghanistan, which was eventually abandoned due to rain, Head scored 59 runs off 40 balls, including 9 fours and 1 six, at a strike rate of 147.50. This impressive performance helped Australia reach the semifinals of the tournament.

Head's achievement has broken the previous record held by Damien Martyn, who had scored a fifty off 35 balls in the Champions Trophy. The list of fastest fifties for Australia in the Champions Trophy now includes Head (34 balls), Martyn (35 balls), James Faulkner (38 balls), Andrew Symonds (40 balls), and Mitchell Johnson (40 balls). The Champions Trophy has seen some incredible performances over the years, and Head's record is a testament to the exciting cricket being played in the tournament.

In the match against Afghanistan, the Australian team was chasing a target of 274 runs when the play was stopped due to rain. At that time, Australia had scored 109 runs off 12.5 overs, losing only one wicket. Despite the match being abandoned, Australia earned 4 points and reached the semifinals of the tournament. The semifinals will feature the top teams from each group, and Australia's performance has set the stage for an exciting finish to the tournament.

The Champions Trophy has also seen some impressive performances from other teams, including Afghanistan, which is still in the running for a spot in the semifinals. The team's chances depend on the outcome of the match between England and South Africa, which will be played on Saturday. If England wins the match by a significant margin, Afghanistan might still have a chance to qualify for the semifinals. The cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see how the tournament unfolds and which teams will make it to the final.

Here are the top 5 fastest fifties in the ICC Champions Trophy history:

• Shahid Afridi - 18 balls
• Craig McMillan - 21 balls
• Eoin Morgan - 26 balls
• Jesse Ryder - 28 balls
• Yuvraj Singh - 29 balls

• Travis Head - 34 balls
• Damien Martyn - 35 balls
• James Faulkner - 38 balls
• Andrew Symonds - 40 balls
• Mitchell Johnson - 40 balls