Australia Complete Historic Two-Day Win To Start Ashes Strong

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory over England in the first Ashes Test in Perth, completing the match inside two days. Travis Head smashed a sensational 69-ball century — the second-fastest in Ashes history — finishing with 123 as Australia chased 205 in just 28.2 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Earlier, Mitchell Starc claimed a 10-wicket haul, triggering a dramatic English collapse of six wickets for 39 runs. Despite a short late fightback, England folded for 164, losing nine wickets for 99. Australia’s aggressive approach and Head’s explosive innings left England stunned and the Perth crowd jubilant.