Perth: Australia sealed a commanding eight-wicket victory over England in the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium on November 22, 2025, wrapping up the match inside just two days in a dramatic start to the 2025-26 series.

Travis Head's Match-Winning Century

Travis Head produced a spectacular 123 off 83 balls to power Australia to their 205-run target, recording the second-fastest century in Ashes history at just 69 deliveries. After Usman Khawaja was forced off the field with back spasms, Head was promoted to open alongside debutant Jake Weatherald and immediately seized the initiative.

The South Australian left-hander's blistering knock featured multiple boundaries and maximums as he dismantled England's bowling attack with an aggressive approach that turned the chase into a one-sided af

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