India, Nov. 23 -- Looking at how one-and-a-half days went in the first Ashes between Australia and England at the Optus Stadium in Perth, not many gave the hosts a chance of chasing down the target of 205. Neither England nor Australia managed to breach the 200-run mark in the first three innings of the game; hence, it is no surprise that not many gave Australia a chance, especially looking at how they were bowled out for 132 just earlier in the day. However, Travis Head had different plans, smashing 123 runs as an opener.

The left-handed batter's knock blew the wind out of England's sails, and Ben Stokes was left scratching his head for answers. The 31-year-old smashed a ton off 69 balls, and he eventually went back to the dressing room...