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England had no reply to the sensational Travis Head as Australia drew first blood in the Ashes . The middle-order batsman moved up the order due to an injury to Usman Khawaja with the hosts needing 205 to win after England were bowled out for 164 in their second innings. Ben Stokes and Co. completed a brilliant fightback against Australia on day one after being bowled out by the hosts for just 172 on a wicket that favoured the batting side.

The tourists were under huge pressure from the hosts at the Perth Stadium, but responded brilliantly ahead of today's action. Ben Stokes claimed a five-wicket haul to leave Australia 9-123 heading into this morning's session. Nathan Ly

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