Delhi: Cricket’s most prestigious series Ashes 2025-26 has started on a strong note. This time Australia is hosting the ongoing Ashes series between Australia and England. In the first Test played at Perth Stadium, the host team won the match in just two days.

England collapsed, Australia settled the match in two days

On Saturday, the entire England team collapsed for 164 runs on the second day of the match. On the basis of first innings lead, Australia got the target of 205 runs, which they easily achieved with 8 wickets remaining. With this victory, Australia finished an Ashes Test in two days for the first time since 1921. This is only the 26th time in the history of Test cricket, when a match has ended in just two days.

Travis Head’s stormy century

While chasing the target, Travis Head scored a brilliant 123 runs in 83 balls. Marnus Labuschagne remained not out after scoring 51 runs and both the batsmen ensured Australia’s victory.

England’s bad start

After winning the toss, England captain Ben Stokes decided to bat first, but his team was limited to only 172 runs in the first innings. However, England’s bowlers made a strong comeback and by the end of the first day’s play, Australia were reduced to 123 runs for 9 wickets. On the second day, Australia’s first innings ended at 132 runs and England got a lead of 40 runs.

England’s playing eleven

Ben Duckett, Jack Crowley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood.

Australia’s playing eleven

Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendon Doggett, Scott Boland.