Ton-up Head gives Australia edge on rain-marred Day One

Travis Head celebrates his ton v England. Pic/Getty Images

Travis Head (101) scored a magnificent century to put Australia in command on Day One of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England as rain forced an early close here on Friday.

At stumps, Australia were 241-6, with Alex Carey on 10 and Mitchell Starc on zero after being sent in by English captain Joe Root. Only 7.3 overs were possible in the night session, with a persistent misty rain falling on the ground.

Head came to the crease with Australia reeling at 12-3, but counter-attacked brilliantly to reach his fourth Test ton in just 112 balls, with 12 fours. However, one ball after reaching his hundred in the D/N match, he chipped Chris Woakes to mid-off, where Ollie Robinson - who bowled only one over in the twilight session due to back soreness - took a simple catch.

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