Head's Astonishing Ashes Ton Seals Dominant Win

Australia has taken a commanding lead in the Ashes series following an emphatic eight-wicket victory over England in the opening Test. Travis Head was the star performer, registering one of the fastest Ashes centuries for Australia with a blistering 83-ball 123. His aggressive innings, featuring four sixes and sixteen boundaries, demoralized the English bowlers.

Despite a challenging first innings where Australia posted only 132, the bowlers managed to restrict England to 172 and then 164 across their two innings. The target of 205 was never truly in doubt once Head began his onslaught, showcasing remarkable strokeplay on a pitch that had troubled batsmen throughout the match.

Stand-in captain Steve Smith lauded Head's incredible knock, calling it one of the great Ashes innings. Head, who has expressed a desire to open in Tests, seized the opportunity presented by Usman Khawaja's injury. This dominant performance sets a strong tone for Australia in the five-match series.