Travis Head batting in the fifth Ashes Test (AP)
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News1805-01-2026, 20:20

Head Makes Ashes History with 500+ Runs; Root's Century Keeps England Alive

  • Travis Head became the first batter to score over 500 runs in an Ashes series with a strike rate above 75, amassing 528 runs at 87.12.
  • Head's explosive batting includes two centuries and a fifty, making him the leading run-scorer in the series.
  • Joe Root scored a magnificent 160, his 41st Test century, guiding England to a first-innings total of 384.
  • Michael Neser took 4 for 60 for Australia, including Root's wicket.
  • Australia finished Day 2 of the 5th Test at 166/2, with Head unbeaten on 91, despite already retaining the Ashes.

Why It Matters: Head's historic Ashes run-spree and Root's century highlight a thrilling 5th Test despite Australia's series win.

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