Travis Head Levels Massive Record With Another Ashes Century

Travis Head has been dominant against England in The Ashes, pulling the series away from them. Playing at his home ground, he brought up yet another century in this series. But this time, his ton has helped him to level a record with several other top Australian players.

The Ashes is currently undergoing its third Test, with Australia holding the upper hand. While Alex Carey was the reason for their dominance in the first innings, the second innings was held by Travis Head. He surely failed to do well in the first innings of the team, but now has regained his form at his home ground.

Australia has taken a lead of 356 runs by the end of Day 3, as they decide to bat more on Day 4. But for Travis Head, it was a day to remember, as he stayed not out at the score of 142 runs off 196 balls. Fans wait to see how he would be dominating the English bowlers on the fourth day of the game. This century also helped Head to be the 4th Australian batsmen with 4 consecutive tons at a single venue.

Australia vs West Indies, 2022

During the West Indies tour of Australia, the second Test match was being played at Adelaide Oval. Australia batted first in this game, and Travis Head took the home ground advantage to its best. With the help of Marnus Labuschagne, he was able to outclass the West Indies bowlers. He went on to score 175 runs with 20 fours, as Australia bought a big total.

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Even in the team's second innings, he went on to score 38, as Australia declared after scoring 199 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. West Indies had a massive target of 497 runs to accomplish, and they fell a long way short. The team got bowled out for just 77 runs, as Australia won the game by 419 runs. Travis Head won the Player of the Match award for his magnificent knock.

Australia vs West Indies, 2023

The first Test of the West Indies tour of Australia 2023 was also being played at Adelaide. So, the same venue and the same opponent bought the same dominant form of Travis Head. The West Indies batted first and scored just 188 runs. Australia was able to respond well to this total, as they managed to score 283 runs in their first innings.

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Their innings was powered by Travis Head, who was able to score 119 runs with 12 fours and 3 sixes. West Indies was bowled out for 120 in their second innings, as Australia received a low target of 26 runs to win the game. They were able to do it with 10 wickets remaining, as Travis Head once again received the Player of the Match award for his ton.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25

After this, Travis Head played his next Test match at Adelaide against India. It was the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where India was sent to bat first. With this match being a pink ball game, Australia had the upper hand with its bowling line-up. The team ended up bowling India all out for just 180 runs.

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In Australia’s innings, Travis Head continued to haunt the Indian fans. He went on to score 140 runs with 17 fours and 4 sixes, as Australia managed to put up a massive total of 337 runs. In turn, India scored just 175 runs in its second innings, giving a low target to Australia. This target was achieved easily by the Aussies, as Travis Head won the POTM yet again.

The Ashes, 2025/26

The third Test of the series between England and Australia was being played at Adelaide Oval. Travis Head, yet again at his home ground, decided to target another ton. With Australia scoring 371 runs in the first innings, Travis Head did not have a good start to the game as he scored just 10 runs. In turn, England managed to put on 286, with Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes scoring half-centuries.

Australia had started with a lead, and Travis Head had now gained his form. By the end of day 3, Travis Head has already scored 142 runs, and remains not out on the crease with Alex Carey. Australia has also extended his lead to 356 runs, as they enter day four with an impressive lead.