Travis Head achieved a piece of statistical anonymity after powering Australia to a five-wicket win in the fifth Test of the 2025-26 Ashes at the Sydney Cricket Ground this week as the hosts won the series 4-1, with the left-hander-handed batter once again being key to their success with his third century of the series after being promoted to open the batting in the second innings of the first Test in Perth. Following his ton in the opening game and the third test at Perth, Head made a sensational knock of 163 in just 166 balls in the first innings, which helped Australia post a massive total of 567 on the board and take a first innings lead of 183 runs as Steve Smith also scored a century. The 32-year-old was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) award for his incredible effort. Travis Head's Freak Feat The knock was the 7th instance of Head scoring a 150+ knock in his career, but his wait for a maiden double continued. Infact, the Australian cricket star's highest score remains 175.
