Travis Head steers Australia to seven-wicket win over England in 1st ODI

Australia`s Travis Head celebrates reaching his century during the 1st One Day International cricket match between England and Australia at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, central England. Pic/AFP

Travis Head struck a career-best 154 not out as injury-hit world champions Australia thrashed England by seven wickets in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge on Thursday. Australia, set 316 for victory, finished on 317-3 with six overs to spare as they went 1-0 up in a five-match series.

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Marnus Labuschagne was 77 not out after adding an unbroken 148 with opening batsman Head in just under 18 overs. Earlier, part-time leg-spinner Labuschagne took 3-39, including dismissing opener Ben Duckett for 95, as England were bowled out for 315. The series continues at Headingley on Saturday.

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