Perth: The first Ashes Test has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, In a match decided within just two days, Australia defeated England by 8 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series and thrilling fans worldwide.
The match made history as, for the first time in Test cricket, the first wicket fell at zero in the opening over of all three innings.
England, having won the toss, opted to bat but were no match for Mitchell Starc’s devastating bowling, being bowled out for just 172 runs.
Australia also struggled in response, being dismissed for 132 in their first innings. England managed 164 runs in their second innings, with notable contributions from Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett.
However, Starc and Stokes completely dominated the English batting lineup.
In the final and decisive moments, Australia chased down the target of 205 runs, with Travis Head’s brilliant 123-run match-winning innings steering the team to victory. Mitchell Starc claimed a total of 10 wickets in the match, leaving England’s batters stunned with his exceptional form.
This historic victory is not only a triumph for Australia but also a memorable start for Ashes fans, creating excitement and drama in the cricketing world from day one.
