Travis Head may be technically listed as a top-order batter for Australia, but on Sunday, he turned into a ruthless destroyer, dismantling England’s attack during the opening Ashes Test in Perth. The Aussies
had more than 9 sessions to chase 205 to win the first Test, but Head wreaked havoc with the bat. After raising a 36-ball half-century, the left-hander rocketed to a breathtaking century off just 69 deliveries, leaving England completely rattled.
Just 13 runs short of the target, Head finally mistimed one and fell for a blistering 123, but the damage was already done. While the audience at the WACA was thrilled with Head’s devastation, social media was set ablaze as well.
Travis Head’s the name 🫡#PlayWithFire | #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/jgLJR6CbvL
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) November 22, 2025
Travis Head🔥🔥. #Ashes2025
England don’t look like they have the answers.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) November 22, 2025
TRAVIS HEAD 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽#Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/OzdLGl2stE
— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 22, 2025
Travis Head #Ashes #Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/7fBs6RTdLa
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) November 22, 2025
Travis Head is an alien 🙌🏼#TheAshes
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) November 22, 2025
Hey so we have this up and coming opener here in Australia. His name’s Travis Head. Seems to be going all right.🤪 #Ashes
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) November 22, 2025
Travis Head single handedly destroyed Bazball and showed them what real Bazball looks like in tough conditions. pic.twitter.com/RUiqJrfy9i
— Kevin (@imkevin149) November 22, 2025
Captain’s dream. Opposition’s nightmare. Well played @travishead34 does it once again when his team needed it the most 👏👏 #Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/pH3XfUEFto
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 22, 2025
Usman Khawaja, for the second time in the match, didn’t open due to a niggle, prompting Australia to reshuffle their top order. Travis Head was pushed up to partner debutant Jake Weatherald, while Marnus Labuschagne stayed at No. 3. Head started cautiously and took time to assess the pace and bounce of the Perth surface, while Weatherald played confidently at the other end as the pair added a lively 75-run stand.
Once settled, Head exploded into action. He stormed to a 36-ball fifty, punishing anything overpitched and handling the short ball with authority. What followed was sheer carnage as he raced to a stunning century in just 69 deliveries, leaving England rattled and out of answers. Labuschagne held his nerve, playing calmly as runs flowed freely.
Head eventually fell for a blazing 123 with just 13 needed, but Steve Smith joined Labuschagne to complete the formalities. Australia cruised home inside two days—a ruthless statement to begin the Ashes.
