Australian cricket fans are celebrating an extraordinary comeback victory after Travis Head's blistering century secured a stunning eight-wicket win against England in the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium.
Bazball Collapse Turns Match Upside Down
The match took a dramatic turn on Saturday when England's much-hyped 'Bazball' approach spectacularly backfired during a chaotic half-hour session. The tourists appeared to be cruising with a nearly 100-run lead and nine wickets remaining at lunch on day two.
However, the game completely transformed when England lost four crucial wickets in just 19 deliveries, handing Australia an unexpected opportunity to seize control of the match.
Head's Historic Innings Seals Victory
With regular opener Usman Khawaja sidelined due to back spasms, Travis Head stepped up to answer the emergency call in spectacular fashion. The left-hander played with his characteristic aggression, racing to a half-century off just 36 balls.
Head continued his assault to complete the second-fastest century in Ashes history, finishing with 123 runs from only 83 deliveries. His explosive batting propelled Australia to chase down the 205-run target with ease, wrapping up the victory inside two days.
Cricket World Reacts to Masterclass
The performance was so impressive that even England's veteran bowler Stuart Broad, a long-time Ashes rival, couldn't contain his admiration from the Channel 7 commentary box.
"Travis Head, really, has played one of the greatest Ashes innings of all time. England had no answers. That is a powerful win," Broad declared. "It's one of those Test matches where you look through the Australian line-up and for years to come they'll say this is one of the greatest wins they will have had."
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting echoed the sentiment, placing Head's innings among the most memorable Ashes moments he's witnessed. "I'm not sure I've witnessed many, if any, better than what I've seen today," Ponting stated, comparing it to legendary performances by Ben Stokes and Steve Waugh.
Social media platforms erupted with praise for Head's performance, with fans and experts alike marveling at his dominant display that gave Australia a crucial 1-0 lead in the prestigious series.
