Travis Head completes 1,000 Ashes runs with record-breaking ton: Stats
What's the story
Travis Head's explosive innings led Australia to a stunning victory in the first Ashes Test against England at Perth's Optus Stadium. The match, which was completed in just two days, saw Australia winning their first Ashes Test inside two days in 104 years. It also marked the ninth shortest Test match ever to produce a result, spanning just 847 balls and six sessions. Meanwhile, Head went past 1,000 Ashes runs during his stay. He also completed 4,000 Test runs.
Match highlights
Head's century and Boland's wickets
Travis Head scored Australia's joint-third-fastest Test century off just 69 balls, while Scott Boland took three wickets in 11 balls after lunch. The English team had a major collapse in the middle session on Saturday, going from a dominant position to a modest target of 205 runs. Despite being more than what either side had scored in the previous three innings, Head chased it down with ease.
Match progression
Australia's journey to victory
Australia's path to victory wasn't smooth, as their tail helped them reach 132 - a first-innings deficit of 40. However, Head's innings turned the tide in favor of Australia. He was eventually dismissed for 123 runs with a bearhug from his batting partner Marnus Labuschagne and handshakes from England players led by a crestfallen Ben Stokes. Moments later, Australia clinched the match by eight wickets.
Stats
1,000 runs in Ashes with third hundred
Head's explosive innings of 123 runs off just 83 balls included 16 fours and four sixes. The batter, who opened for the first time in home Tests, has now raced to 1,054 runs across 14 Ashes Tests at an average of 42.16. This was his third Test hundred against England (50s: 5). Meanwhile, India (1,163) are the only other team to concede 1,000 Test runs against Head.
Information
500-plus Ashes runs in both Australia and England
With his latest ton, Head has completed 501 Ashes runs at home with his average being an impressive 62.62. The average comes down to 32.52 in England against the hosts, where he boasts 553 runs.
Career
4,000 Test runs for Head
With his 37th run in the game, Head became the 29th Australian player to reach 4,000 Test runs. He has now raced to 4,107 runs from 61 matches at 42.34. In addition to 10 tons, he also owns 20 fifties. 2,514 of his runs have come in home Tests at an average of 52.37. Nine of his 10 Test hundreds have come in Australia.