Perth, Nov. 22 -- England captain Ben Stokes admitted that he was a little "shellshocked" after watching Travis Head play one of the greatest innings in Ashes history in Australia's dominating eight-wicket win in the opening Test at Optus Stadium in Perth on Saturday.

Chasing a tricky target of 205 runs on a pitch which offered a lot to fast bowlers, Travis Head slammed a match-winning 123 runs off 83 deliveries that helped Australia chase down the target in just 28.2 overs.

Marnus Labuschagne remained on unbeaten 51 as hosts took a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series.

Ben Stokes praised Head's extraordinary knock, which ended his side's hope.

"There's definitely a bit of shell shock. That innings from Travis Head was pretty phenom...