Travis Head Equals Ashes Record: 3 Centuries as Australian Opener!

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News18•06-01-2026, 06:34
Travis Head Equals Ashes Record: 3 Centuries as Australian Opener!
- •Travis Head scored his third century as an opener in the 2025-26 Ashes, equaling an Australian record.
- •He matched Matthew Hayden's feat (2002-03) and five other Australian openers with three centuries in a series.
- •No Australian opener has ever scored more than three centuries in a single Ashes series.
- •England's Herbert Sutcliffe holds the overall Ashes record with four centuries in the 1924-25 series.
- •Head took on the opening role mid-series after Usman Khawaja's absence, solidifying his spot with a rapid century.
Why It Matters: Travis Head joins elite club with 3 Ashes centuries as opener, equaling Australian record.
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