AUS vs ENG Ashes 5th Test Day 1: Travis Head’s century as Australia bounce back, score 241/6 on day one

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Travis Head hitting a shot over a century of innings

Reflexes

  • Australia scored 241 from six on the first day of the final Ashes Test match.
  • Travis Head played aggressive innings of 101 runs off 113 balls.
  • Cameron Green also made a significant contribution of 74 runs.

Returning to the team, Travis Head scored a brilliant century as Australia went 241 for six on the rain-affected opening day of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England. Head, who scored 152 in the first Test in Brisbane, played an aggressive 101 from 113 balls not to allow England to capitalize on their early success in the Day-Night Test. Cameron Green also made a significant contribution of 74 runs. At the same time, Marnus Labuschagne scored 44 runs.

Head and Green made 121 runs for the fifth wicket. After a half hour break for tea, the game could not be played any more during the day due to rain. David Warner (0), Usman Khawaja (6) and Steve Smith (0) had all returned to the pavilion when Head entered the crease in the 10th after Australia had won the toss and elected to bat first. On grounds that looked favorable for bowlers, Ollie Robinson (2-for-24) and Stuart Broad (2-for-48) did the main damage to Australia. Head, who was unable to play at the Sydney Test due to a coronavirus infection, took the job for the first time by sharing a 71-race partnership with Labuschagne.

When Labuschagne didn’t even open the account, Jack Crowley dropped his catch on the second slip, costing England dearly. Labuschagne made some decent shots on Chris Woakes (1-for-50) and Mark Wood (1-for-79), but slipped and was brought down while trying to play Broad on the other side of the line. In the second session, Head and Green hit good shots on either side of the wicket. Head, after completing his century, was caught midway by Woakes. He hit 12 fours in his innings. Green played 109 balls and hit eight fours before being fired by Wood. Alex Carey was on 10 when the stumps were evicted, while Mitchell Starc has yet to open the account. Australia have already won the series by winning the first three matches. The fourth test played in Sydney ended in a draw.

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