Australia vs England, 1st Ashes Test, Day 2 Stats Review: Travis Head's stunning ton puts hosts further in command

Travis Head smashed the third century of his Test career in just 85 balls as Australia dominate England on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test. David Warner too returned to form (in Ashes) as he scored 94 runs in just the first innings of this Ashes whereas he managed only 95 runs throughout the 2019 series in England. Marnus Labuschagne too struck a half-century as Australia ended the day with 196-run lead.

Ollie Robinson, the tall pacer, was England’s highest wicket-taker in the day as he took the wickets of both openers David Warner and Marcus Harris and also Cameron Green. Joe Root led England team struggled with dropped catches, no-balls as the Kangaroos made them pay with a dominant display of batting, especially from Warner and Head. England thrice missed the opportunity to take the prize scalp of David Warner as he along with Marnus Labuschagne shared a terrific 156 runs stand for the second wicket.

With Travis Head not out on 112*, Australia will be looking to add more runs to take the lead past 250 runs on the third day. England would hope to come back stronger and dismiss a well-set Travis Head before the game slips through their hands. Apart from Ollie Robinson, England will be banking on Mark Wood and Chris Wood to come good and take the remaining wickets of the Australian team as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, here are the important stats and numbers from Australia vs England, 1^st Test Day two:

3 – Travis Head scored his third century in Tests.

4 – Ollie Robinson with 31 wickets is fourth in the list of pacers with most wickets in Tests in 2021.

2 – Ollie Robinson is England’s second highest wicket-taker this year with 31 scalps.

5 – David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne’s 156 runs second-wicket partnership is the fifth highest for Australia at Brisbane.

3 – Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner’s 156 runs second wicket stand is also the third highest for Australia against England at Brisbane.

3 – Travis Head scored joint third-fastest century in the Ashes. Joe Darling scored in 85 balls in 1898. England’s Gilbert Jessop achieved the feat in 76 balls in 1902 while Australia’s Adam Gilchrist is on top for scoring in 57 balls in 2006.

1 – Travis Head became the first player to score a Test century in a session at Brisbane.

94 – David Warner smashed 94 runs in just first innings of the ongoing Ashes series. He could manage only 95 runs in ten innings together in the 2019 series.