The Champions Trophy match between Australia and England had many exciting moments. However, one unexpected event caught everyone’s attention. Travis Head was seen yawning during the match, reminding fans of Sarfaraz Ahmed’s famous yawn from the 2019 World Cup.
- Travis Head recreated Sarfaraz Ahmed’s iconic yawn.
- England dominated the game with a huge total.
- Ben Duckett smashed 165 runs, leading his team to victory.
Travis Head Recreates Sarfaraz Ahmed’s Yawn
During the Champions Trophy match at Gaddafi Stadium, cameras caught Travis Head yawning. This instantly reminded fans of the time when Sarfaraz Ahmed yawned during a World Cup 2019 match against India.
The moment quickly became a talking point on social media. Fans were amused to see another cricketer unknowingly recreating a viral meme. Many considered it a tribute to the former Pakistan captain.
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A Nightmare for Australia
The match was a tough one for Australia. Their bowling attack struggled against England’s powerful batting lineup. English batters took full advantage of the conditions and posted a massive score.
While Australia had their moments, they failed to restrict the flow of runs. Their bowlers looked clueless against the aggressive batting of Ben Duckett and Joe Root.
England’s Dominance: Duckett’s Record-Breaking Ton
England lost two early wickets, but Ben Duckett stepped up. His explosive innings of 165 runs guided England to a huge total of 351 runs.
Duckett’s score became the highest individual score by any player in Champions Trophy history. His partnership with Joe Root helped England recover and take control of the game.
How the Match Unfolded
- Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first.
- England lost early wickets but stabilized with a strong middle-order performance.
- Ben Duckett played a match-winning knock of 165 runs.
- Australia’s bowling attack struggled to take wickets.
- Travis Head’s yawn stole the spotlight, reviving memories of Sarfaraz Ahmed.
Why Sarfaraz Ahmed’s Yawn is Famous?
During World Cup 2019, India was dominating Pakistan with their strong batting lineup. As Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli scored freely, cameras caught Sarfaraz Ahmed yawning. The image quickly became a viral meme.
Now, with Travis Head repeating the same act, cricket fans found it hilarious. The moment added a fun twist to a serious game.
While Travis Head’s yawn may have been unintentional, it brought back fun memories for cricket fans. England’s dominant performance and Ben Duckett’s historic innings were the highlights of the game, but Head’s yawn stole the limelight in the end.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND
