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Ashes History Made: Travis Head's 69-Ball Ton Sparks Two-Day Aussie Rout

Travis Head delivered one of the most explosive batting performances in Ashes history with a 69-ball century. His blistering knock helped Australia chase down 205 runs in just 28.2 overs against England. The match concluded in just two days, marking the first Ashes Test to finish so quickly in a century. Mitchell Starc's ten-wicket haul complemented Head's batting masterclass in a completely dominant Australian display.

Key Points: Travis Head Fastest Ashes Century Australia Crushes England

  • Head reached his century in just 69 balls, second only to Gilchrist's 57-ball record
  • Australia completed a historic two-day Test victory, first in Ashes in 100 years
  • Mitchell Starc claimed ten wickets in the match with crucial bowling contributions
  • Head surpassed 4,000 Test runs and 1,000 runs against England during his explosive innings
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Travis Head smashes second-fastest Ashes ton as Australia crush England in two days

Travis Head smashes second-fastest Ashes century in 69 balls as Australia complete historic two-day Test victory over England in dominant Perth display.

"He also became the first opener to hit four (or more) sixes in an innings in Ashes Tests. - Match Report"

Perth, November 22

Australia's star opening batter Travis Head smashed the second-fastest century in Ashes history, reaching 100 in just 69 balls on Day 2 of the first Test against England in Perth on Saturday.

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist holds the record for the fastest century in an Ashes match, reaching the three-figure mark in 57 balls in 2006. Head's century in 69 balls was the joint-third fastest for Australia in Tests, equalling David Warner's century against India in Perth in 2011.

Head, during his innings against England, completed 4,000 runs in the longest format. He has slammed 4107 runs in 61 Test matches at an average of 42.34 and strike rate of 68.74. He has 10 hundreds and 20 fifties under his belt.

He has also completed 1,000 Test runs against England. The opening batter has smashed 1,054 runs in 14 Tests, at an average of 42.16, with three centuries and five fifties in 26 innings at a strike rate of over 73.

Head also became the first opener to hit four (or more) sixes in an innings in Ashes Tests.

While Head lit up the Optus Stadium with his explosive ton, pacer Mitchell Starc's ten-wicket haul was another standout as Australia registered a thumping victory by eight wickets against England.

It was a completely dominant display by the hosts, who won the game in just two days and took a 1-0 lead. This is the first Ashes Test ending inside two days in the last 100 years.

When the second day began on Saturday, England were firmly in control, with nine wickets already in the bag from Day 1 and a 49-run cushion to work with. They wrapped up Australia's final wicket for just nine runs and stretched their lead to a handy 40 in the second innings.

Australia restricted England to 164 in the second innings, thanks to Scott Boland's four-wicket haul and three wickets each from Brendan Doggett and Mitchell Starc. This set a target of 205, which Australia chased down in 28.2 overs, led by Head's explosive batting and Marnus Labuschagne's crucial 51 off 49 balls.

Brief Scores: Australia: 132 and 205-2 (Travis Head 123, Marnus Labuschagne 51, Ben Stokes 5/23) vs England: 172 and 164 (Gus Atkinson 37, Ollie Pope 33, Scott Boland 4/33).

- ANI

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Priya S
Winning a Test match in just 2 days? That's absolutely brutal from Australia! England really need to step up their game. The Ashes rivalry is always so intense to watch.
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Aryan P
While Head's century was spectacular, I'm concerned about Test matches ending so quickly. Hope this doesn't become a trend - we need proper 5-day contests for the true spirit of Test cricket.
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Sarah B
Mitchell Starc's 10-wicket haul deserves equal credit! Complete team performance by Australia. England's batting collapse was disappointing though.
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Vikram M
Head's strike rate of 68+ in Tests is remarkable! He's redefining the opener's role. Wish our Indian openers could play with such freedom sometimes. Great entertainment for cricket lovers! 🏏
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Michael C
First Ashes Test ending in 2 days in 100 years! Historic moment indeed. The pitch conditions must have been challenging, but Australia adapted better. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

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