Ashes ,Australia Crush England in Chaotic in Two Days After Head Stunning Century

The first Ashes Test at Optus Stadium in Perth turned into one of the shortest and most dramatic matches in recent Ashes history. Australia defeated England by 8 wickets, chasing down 205 in the second innings thanks to a stunning, aggressive century from Travis Head. With this win, Australia took a 1-0 lead in the series after a Test that finished inside just two days.

The day began with England holding a fragile advantage, dismissing the remaining Australian tailenders for 132 to secure a 40-run first-innings lead. Brydon Carse, replacing Mark Wood, claimed the final scalp of Nathan Lyon almost immediately, wrapping up the Australian innings.

The damage had largely been done the previous evening by England captain Ben Stokes, who bowled brilliantly to take 5-23,  and wickets for Brydon Carse and 2 wickets for Jofra Archer,His spell ensured England earned a 40-run first-innings lead valuable on a pitch that was offering pace and bounce.

England  second innings started with promise. Though Zak Crawley fell first ball caught by Mitchell Starc off a superb low return catch openers Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope settled well. They played positively, taking , England taking 99 runs lead by lunch With a 65 run partnership.

After lunch break, the Australian pace attack came out firing on a lively Perth wicket that had plenty of assistance for fast bowlers.Scott Boland struck first, removing both Duckett on 28 and Pope 33 in quick time. Duckett edged a full delivery into the slips, while Pope was caught behind moments later. The double breakthrough destroyed England momentum and began what would be remembered as another batting Collapse .

Only a brief late fight from Gus Atkinson(37)and Brydon Carse (20) put together 50 runs partnership helped England reach 164. But the second session was pure chao England slid from 65-1 to all out for 164.

Scott Boland was the best bowler for Australia took 4/33, while 3 wickets for Mittchel Starc and Brendan Doggett. Target for Australia 205

What came next turned the match into an Australian celebration. Travis Head, promoted to open, played one of the most destructive innings seen in an Ashes Test. From the first ball, he attacked the English bowlers with powerful drives, pulls, and fearless stroke play Put 75 runs partnership with Jake Weatherald (23),His intention was clear,he was going to chase down the target fast.

Head reached his hundred in just 69 balls one of the quickest centuries ever in Ashes history. His aggressive approach completely stunned England bowlers and left their field placements and plans in disarray.

Marnus Labuschagne supported him well, scoring a calm and fluent 51 not out. The duo took the game away from England in under two hours. Although Head eventually fell for 123 off 83 balls, Steve Smith hit the winning runs, sealing a crushing 8-wicket victory inside two days.

Brydon Carse was only bowler who succeeded 2 wickets for England.

England vs Australia 1st Ashes Test Day 2 Match summary

England 1st innings: 172/10 in 32.5 overs

Top performer: Harry Brook 52 runs off 61 deliveries, Mittchel Starc 7/58 in 12.5 overs

Australia 1st innings: 132/10 in 45.2 overs (Lead 40)

Top performer: Alex Carey 26 runs off 26 balls, Ben Stokes 5/23 in 6 overs

England 2nd innings: 164/10 in 34.4 overs

Top performer: Gus Atkinson 37 runs off 32 deliveries, Scott Boland 4/33 in 11.4 overs

Australia 2nd innings: 205/2 in 28.2 overs

Result: Australia won by 8 wickets take 1-0 lead in five matches test series

Player of the match: Mittchel Starc 7/58 & 3/55