Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face a huge setback before their crucial IPL 2025 match after their top opener, Travis Head, tests positive for COVID-19. The Australian batsman, who has delivered top form this season, will miss the team’s next game due to illness. SRH management confirmed that Travis Head is in isolation due to a positive COVID-19 test and is under strict medical supervision.
Travis Head has played a pivotal role for SRH in IPL 2025, providing explosive starts and anchoring several key victories. He has scored over 400 runs this season at a strike rate above 150. The team will deeply feel his absence, especially during this critical playoff push, which poses a significant strategic challenge.
The Sunrisers plan to reshuffle their top order, with Rahul Tripathi, Abhishek Sharma, or Glenn Phillips likely to fill the opening spot. However, no replacement can easily match the form and impact Travis Head has shown.
This unexpected news arrives just as SRH started gaining momentum. The franchise currently holds a competitive position on the IPL 2025 points table, where every match counts toward playoff qualification. Without the Head, the team must rely on others to take greater responsibility in both the powerplay and middle overs.
Soon after, social media platforms buzzed with appreciation. Fans expressed concern and sent their best wishes to the Australian batsman on social media, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, using hashtags like #BCCI #IPL2025, #GetWellSoonTravis, and #SRH trending shortly after the announcement.
While the IPL 2025 season has mostly progressed without major disruptions, Travis Head’s positive COVID-19 test serves as a reminder that the virus remains a threat. The BCCI is reportedly increasing health checks and safety protocols across all franchises to prevent further cases. Team officials have assured that Head is experiencing only mild symptoms and is expected to recover soon. His return will depend on medical clearance and subsequent negative test results.
