Fans go berserk as Travis Head decimate England on Day 3 of the Sydney Test

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Australian opener Travis Head delivered a memorable performance on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes Test, producing a magnificent century at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Head brought up his hundred in emphatic style, completing the milestone in 105 balls with a crisp cover drive for four off Josh Tongue during the morning session.

The century marked Head’s 12th in Test cricket and his third of the ongoing Ashes series, further underlining his dominance against England’s bowling attack. Significantly, it was also his maiden Test hundred at the SCG, adding another special chapter to an already outstanding series for the left-hander.

With this innings, Head crossed the 600-run mark in the current 2025-26 Ashes series, making it one of the most productive campaigns of his Test career. He earlier scored centuries in the first and third Tests, and his consistency across conditions has been a major factor in Australia’s strong position throughout the series.

Head’s ability to counter both pace and spin was once again on display as he rotated strike effectively and punished loose deliveries. His intent ensured England’s bowlers were kept under constant pressure, even as the pitch began to offer variable bounce.

England were given a brief opening when Head was on 121, but the opportunity slipped through their fingers. Will Jacks dropped a straightforward catch on the boundary off the bowling of Brydon Carse, allowing the Australian batter to continue his assault.

Travis Head looked to be a goner, but Will Jacks gave him a life with this drop on the boundary. #Ashes

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 6, 2026

The dropped catch proved costly, as Head capitalised on the reprieve by accelerating his scoring and further tilting the contest in Australia’s favour. His confidence grew as he began to manipulate the field and take calculated risks against England’s attack.

Head’s innings eventually came to an end at 163, a knock that spanned 166 balls and was laced with authority. Attempting a sweep shot against Jacob Bethell, Head was struck on the pads and adjudged LBW.

As he walked back to the pavilion, the Sydney crowd rose to applaud a performance that combined aggression, resilience, and flair. The standing ovation reflected not just appreciation for the innings but also recognition of Head’s impact across the series.

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600 runs for Travis Head in this Ashes series. 🌟

9 innings, 600 runs, 170 HS, 66.66 avg, 3 hundreds.

— Danish (@BhttDNSH100) January 6, 2026

🚨 600 RUNS FOR TRAVIS HEAD IN ASHES 2026 🚨#ashes25

⚡️123 runs in 1st Test.⚡️170 runs in 3rd Test.⚡️163 runs in 5th Test.

🔥ONE OF THE GREATEST ASHES PERFORMANCE EVER – TRAVIS HEAD🥶…!!! 🫡

— lokesh logu (@lokeshl33240061) January 6, 2026

– 123 runs in 1st Test✅– 170 runs in 3rd Test✅– 163 runs in 5th Test✅

WHAT A PLAYER – TRAVIS HEAD❤🔥#ashes25 #AUSvENG

— usman (@Cricbyusman) January 6, 2026

FIRST PLAYER TO COMPLETE IN THIS ASHES 2025-26:

100 runs – Travis Head.200 runs – Travis Head.300 runs – Travis Head.400 runs – Travis Head (Only).500 runs – Travis Head (Only).600 runs – Travis Head (Only).

– THE DOMINATION OF TRAVIS HEAD. 🥶🔥

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) January 6, 2026

Travis Head is the 4th player in the 21st century to score 600 runs in a single Ashes series. Smith (twice), Cook and Vaughan did it before him.

— Vijay Anaparthi (@VijayCricketFan) January 6, 2026

Travis Head's epic 163 is the fastest Test 150 of all time at the SCG.

His final strike rate of 98.19 usurps the old record held by Clem Hill, who belted 190 off 200 rocks against South Africa all the way back in 1910! @FoxCricket #Ashes

— Will Faulkner (@WillFaulknerFOX) January 6, 2026

TRAVIS HEAD, WHAT A PLAYER. 👏

163 (166) with 24 fours & 1 six in 5th ashes test against England in SCG, beast Head.💀

— Danish (@BhttDNSH100) January 6, 2026

Travis Head got standing ovation from SCG crowd after hitting 163 of 166 at strike rate of 98 in final game of the Ashes

— Achyut Mishra (@achyutmis22) January 6, 2026

Magnificent Knock. Take a Bow Travis Head 163(166)4s ➡️ 246s ➡️ 1 SR ➡️ 98.2#ashes25 #Ashes

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 6, 2026

Most 150+ scores in Tests without ever scoring more than 175 7 – TRAVIS HEAD 6 – Dilip Vengsarkar 4 – Murali Vijay 3 – 7 players

#AUSvENG

— Swamp (@sirswampthing) January 6, 2026

Travis Head has his first Test century at the SCG and his third of the series!#Ashes | #PlayoftheDay | @nrmainsurance

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2026

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