Travis Head has dominated England's pace bowlers with a stunning century to guide Australia to an eight-wicket win with three days to spare in the Ashes series opener.

Another frenetic day in Perth saw the visitors fold before Head, opening the batting, delivered an Australian masterclass in Travball

Australia blew England away in the first Ashes Test to claim an eight-wicket victory inside two days at Perth Stadium. Following Ben Stokes ’ bowling heroics on day one, England seemingly took control of the match by bowling the hosts out f or 132 on Saturday morning before Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope steered them safely to lunch.

Australia needed a volunteer to replace an injured opening batter in a tough situation. Travis Head stepped up and delivered an unforgettable performance.

England suffered a humiliating two-day defeat in the first Test against Australia; Ben Stokes side were dismissed for 164 after a batting collapse; Travis Heads stunning century helped Australia to an

Two batting collapses and Travis Head’s brilliance guided Australia to a 1-0 series lead inside two days but England will simply take Head’s innings as vindication of their own strategy

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England's batters are warned to stay in their crease at the non-striker's end during the Ashes in case Australia's bowlers considering 'Mankadding' them.