Australia showed why they are the world champions by teaching England how to turn a losing position into a winning one with ruthless efficiency.

Travis Head scored a unbeaten 154 and Marnus Labuschagne contributed 77 as Australia successfully chased down a formidable 316-run target to beat England by seven wickets in the first of their five-match One Day International Series at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Travis Head's unbeaten 154 guided Australia to a seven-wicket triumph over England in the series opener at Trent Bridge. Chasing a target of 316, Aust

Australian left-hand opener Travis Head’s marvellous unbeaten innings of 154* runs off 129 balls guided the visitors to a comfortable victory over England in the first match of the five-match series on Thursday. A total of 20 boundaries and five maximums were scored by him during his knock.

Ben Duckett hit 95 before England was slowed by Australia's spinners to post 315 all out at Trent Bridge on Thursday in the first of five one-day internationals between the fierce cricket rivals. England would have hoped for more runs after being 211-2 after 32 overs.

Travis Head remained unbeaten on 154 off just 129 balls and came with 20 fours and five sixes as the Australians chased down the massive target of 316 in just 44 overs

It was the Travis Head's sixth ODI century — and his first since a similarly brutal knock of 137 in Australia's victory over India in the World Cup final 10 months ago.

Watch the best shots from Travis Head's unbeaten 154 as Australia beat England by seven wickets at Trent Bridge in the first ODI.

It was a forgettable day for the home side as Australia thump England in the first ODI at Trent Bridge by registering a 7-wicket win, thanks to an unbeaten 154 from Travis Head. The 30-year-old is enjoying a stellar run past 18 months,

Travis Head scores a stunning unbeaten 154 as Australia claim a convincing seven-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at Trent Bridge.