Australian batsman Travis Head etched his name in the record books with his century on the second day (Saturday, November 22) of the first Ashes 2025-26 Test against England at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The left-handed batsman recorded the third-fastest century by an Australian in the longest format of the game.
With Usman Khawaja unable to start, Head was forced to open the innings. Chasing the target of 204 runs in the last innings, the left-handed batsman made the most of the opportunity. He made a partnership of 75 runs for the first wicket with Jake Weatherald. Weatherald was out after scoring 23 runs, but Head did not stop attacking.
Travis Head completed his century in 69 balls in Perth Test
Travis Head completed a brilliant century in the 22nd over with a simple single off Gus Atkinson. The left-handed batsman dominated as soon as he was out and attacked on the challenging Perth surface.
Head reached the triple figure mark in just 69 balls, registering the 10th century of his career. He took off his helmet and accepted the furious crowd. He performed when Australia needed him most and will be remembered as one of his finest innings.
100 runs in just 69 balls! Travis Head, what an inning! #ash , #milestonemoment , @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/oiV1QEneYp
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 22 November 2025
Travis Head scored the second fastest century in Ashes history
Travis Head recorded the third-fastest century by an Australian in this format, with only Adam Gilchrist (57 balls) and Jack Gregory (67 balls) reaching this milestone in fewer balls.
He also recorded the second fastest century in Ashes history. Gilchrist scored a century in 57 balls against England in 2006. Notably, Head’s innings was the sixth fastest century in this format. Brendon McCullum holds the record for the fastest century in this format.
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