Australia crushed England in a remarkable two-day Ashes Test in Perth, storming to an eight-wicket victory after Travis Head smashed a blistering 123 from 69 balls — the second-fastest Ashes century in history.
Chasing 205, Australia reached the target in just 28.2 overs, completing an astonishing turnaround after conceding a first-innings deficit and trailing by 105 when England were 65–1.
A collapse of six wickets for 39 runs — including a shocking burst where Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, and Joe Root fell in six balls — left England all out for 164 despite a late stand from Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse.
Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul and Australia’s inspired decision to elevate Head up the order extended England’s dire run in Australia, now 14 defeats and two draws since 2011. The rout gives England extra time to regroup before the day-night second Test in Brisbane.
Result
England vs Australia, 1st Test, The Ashes
- ENG 172 & 164
- AUS 132 & 205/2
- Australia won by 8 wickets
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I’d expect good journalism to include the obvious:
The opening partnership failed to score any runs in any of the first three innings for the first time ever in test history.