Perth, Nov. 23 -- Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist, holding the record for the fastest Ashes century of all time, hailed compatriot Travis Head's 69-ball ton, the second-fastest in the series' rich and illustrious history, as "above his" knock given the "frenetic pace" the match was moving at.

While England's 'Bazball' approach was a massive failure across both innings, the left-handed opener made things even worse for the visitors, giving them a taste of their own medicine as his fiery 83-ball 123 helped the Aussies chase down 205 runs without breaking a sweat on the second day of the Test at Perth's Optus Stadium.

Back in December 2006, Gilchrist made an Ashes record by slamming a 67-ball ton in the series' third T...