Perth [Australia], November 22 (ANI): Australia's star opening batter Travis Head smashed the second-fastest century in Ashes history, reaching 100 in just 69 balls on Day 2 of the first Test against England in Perth on Saturday.

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist holds the record for the fastest century in an Ashes match, reaching the three-figure mark in 57 balls in 2006. Head's century in 69 balls was the joint-third fastest for Australia in Tests, equalling David Warner's century against India in Perth in 2011.

Head, during his innings against England, completed 4,000 runs in the longest format. He has slammed 4107 runs in 61 Test matches at an average of 42.34 and strike rate of 68.74. He has 10 hundreds and 20 fifties under his belt.

He has also completed 1,000 T

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