Travis Head has slammed 3 centuries as opener for Australia in ongoing Ashes series. (Picture Credit: AP)
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News1806-01-2026, 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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