Travis Head became the first Ashes batter with 500+ runs at 75+ strike rate, scoring 528 runs in the 2026 series.

Travis Head became the first batter in Ashes history to score over 500 runs in a series with a strike rate above 75, amassing 528 runs at 66.00 and 87.12 across nine innings in the 2026 series. On day two of the fifth Test in Sydney, he remained unbeaten on 91 off 87 balls, helping Australia reach 166/2 in response to England’s 384. His innings, featuring two centuries and a half-century, stood out in a bowler-dominated series, with Joe Root second on the run charts with 394. Head’s aggressive batting and composure under pressure have been pivotal in Australia’s efforts.