Sports · 22 November 2025
Travis Head hits 69-ball century; Australia wins first Ashes Test
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Travis Head delivered a record-breaking 69-ball century that demolished England's hopes in the first Ashes Test at Perth. The South Australian, batting as a makeshift opener, scored 123 from 83 balls, hitting 16 fours and four sixes, to guide Australia to an eight-wicket victory inside two days. His explosive innings came after England collapsed from 65-1 to 164 all out, which included a slump to 88-6 during a catastrophic second session. Head's century was the second-fastest in Ashes history, leaving England reportedly 'shellshocked' by the onslaught.
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