Travis Head’s Blazing Century Powers Australia to Historic Two-Day Ashes Win

Australian opener Travis Head produced a devastating display of batting in the Ashes opener, smashing a century off just 69 balls to seal an emphatic victory over England. His whirlwind knock ensured Australia cruised to an 8-wicket win remarkably achieved on the second day of the Test match.

This was the first time in 104 years that an Ashes Test concluded within two days. The last such instance came in May 1921 at Nottingham, when Australia won by 10 wickets. This time, chasing a modest target of 205 runs, the hosts needed only 28.2 overs, losing just two wickets.

Head’s innings was a masterclass in aggression, featuring 16 fours and 4 sixes as he raced to 123 runs off 83 balls. At the other end, Marnus Labuschagne provided steady support, remaining unbeaten on 51 from 49 deliveries.

The victory not only gave Australia a commanding start to the Ashes series but also etched Head’s name into the record books for one of the fastest and most destructive centuries in Ashes history.