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Last updated on - November 22, 2025, 7:28 PM IST
By
Sruti Thakur
Australia made history with a commanding win over England in the opening Test of the five-match Ashes series in Perth on Saturday, November 22
Australia etched their name in history by defeating England and setting a new benchmark as the fastest team in 148 years of Test cricket to chase a target of over 200. They chased down the total in just 28.2 overs, a remarkable win.
Australia shattered England's previous record of chasing 204 in 35.3 overs. Australia are now the first side ever to complete a 200+ Test chase in under 30 overs.
Mitchell Starc stepped up brilliantly in the absence of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, delivering a superb seven-wicket haul to bowl England out for just 172 in their first innings.
England responded strongly, bundling out Australia for 132 and gaining a vital 40-run lead, with skipper Ben Stokes grabbing five wickets haul.
Travis Head also improved on his earlier fastest Test hundred, which had come off 85 balls. For Australia, this innings is now tied for the third-fastest Test century, matching David Warner's 100 against India in Perth in 2011.
In England’s second innings, Starc and Brendan Doggett picked up three wickets each, while Scott Boland claimed four, as Australia dismissed the visitors for 164.
Chasing 205, Australia sent Travis Head to open alongside Jake Weatherald. Head produced one of his finest Test knocks, smashing 123 off 84 delivery to steer Australia to a comfortable win.
The second match of the Ashes series is set to be played at Brisbane from December 4 to 8.
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