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PERTH, Australia, Nov 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Makeshift opener Travis Head hit an explosive 69-ball century to power Australia to victory in a high-octane first Ashes Test on Saturday after a shell-shocked England meekly surrendered in the Perth Stadium cauldron.

Chasing 205 to win, Head slammed 123 as the hosts romped home on day two in an electric start to the five-match series.

Marnus Labuschagne was not-out 51 and Steve Smith on two.