Australia’s Travis Head commended teammate Mitchell Starc for their pivotal roles in securing a remarkable victory over England in just two days at Optus Stadium in Perth. The Ashes rivals saw England falter on Day Two as Australia clinched an eight-wicket triumph.
Despite England’s initial advantage on Day One and early on Day Two, Australia’s impressive performance with both bat and ball turned the tables, marking the first win of the five-match series.
Head’s sensational 123 runs off 83 deliveries, aided by Marnus Labuschagne’s unbeaten 51, guided Australia to victory. Even though Head was dismissed before hitting the winning runs, he acknowledged Starc’s exceptional seven-wicket haul in the first innings as crucial to the win.
Starc, honored as the player-of-the-match, claimed a total of 10 wickets in the Ashes opener, earning praise from Head for his outstanding contribution.
Reflecting on the match, Head emphasized the significance of starting the series on a high note and acknowledged the challenge posed by England’s fast bowlers. Looking ahead to the next match in Brisbane, Head expressed optimism for an intense series based on the competitive start.
When asked about his remarkable innings, Head admitted he had not fully processed it yet. He also shared his willingness to open the innings after Usman Khawaja’s injury, highlighting the collaborative decision-making process within the team.
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