The Ashes day two LIVE: Travis Head turns the tide as Australia surge towards first Test victory after England’s late rally

Steve Smith drills the winning single to seal a dominant chase and hand Australia a 1–0 lead in the series. The skipper finished it off clinically, but this was all about Travis Head’s breathtaking century, a 69-ball masterpiece that blew England away.

Australia surged to the target of 205 in just 28.2 overs, turning a tense game into a statement victory. England’s afternoon collapse proved fatal, and the hosts now hold all the momentum heading into Brisbane.