Australia Notched a remarkable 8-Wicket win English On his first try Ashes 2025-26 Perth, after an impressive all-round performance, esp Mitchell Starc and Head of Travis. Having been bowled out for 172 in their first innings, England recharged with Starc struggling in their second innings as well. Scintillation tattoo of the head 123, alongside Marnus labuschagneA steady 51* led Australia to their target of 205 in just 28.2 overs. A 7-wicket haul between the two innings saw England take the prize as England were bowled out for 164 in their second innings in a raucous display.
Ashes 2025-26: Mitchell Starc’s dominant bowling performance for Australia
Starc was the standout performer for Australia, claiming a remarkable 7 wickets for 58 runs in England’s first innings and 55 in the second over. In the first innings, his fiery writing sets the tone, dismissing the key as English dialects Zach Crawley, Joe root and Ben Stokes. In England’s second innings, Starc still delivered in abundance, taking crucial wickets to restart England at 76/5. His disciplined line and length, combined with his ability to swing the ball both ways, made him a nightmare for English batsmen throughout the match. Starc’s performance was a key factor in Australia’s dominance, both making early advances in the innings and putting pressure on England.
The Ashes 2025-26: England’s batting collapse: a tale of missed opportunities
England’s batting was disappointing, especially in the first innings. Despite Solid 46 Ollie Pope and a combat 52 Harry BrookEngland were bowled out for a modest 172. It was supported by Starc’s deadly innings Cameron GreenLone wicket and a couple of breakthroughs from Brendan Doggett saw England lose regularly. Their second innings did not fare much better as they were dismissed for just 164. Ben Duckett28 and Gus Atkinson37 were the only bright spots, but not enough to prevent another collapse. Root’s lack of second innings (8) and the dismissal of key order players were crucial turning points as they failed to set up the all-important partnership with England under pressure.
2025-26 Ashes: Perth v Perth on Day 2 in Travis Head’s match
In response to England’s second innings target of 205, the captain played a game-winning knock of 123 off 83 balls. The leader’s aggressive strokeplay saw his blast of 16 fours and 4 sixes in his power-hitting standout display in Australia’s victory. His opening partnership Jake Weatherald (23) Australia at 75/1 helped them get out of an early wobble and left England’s bowlers with little chance to mount a headless attack. His jammed total was a perfect example of how to chase under pressure. Labuschagne led his side to a dominant victory, providing the board at the other end.
Ashes 2O25-26: Marnus Labuschagne’s Calm Approach and Australia’s revival win
Labuschagne51 composed by 51 * Australia did not reach their goals without a hiccup. While providing the main fireworks, Labuschagne acted as a steady anchor, keeping the strike spinning and scoreboard going. Australia’s win by 8 wickets was built on the combined efforts of the bowlers and batsmen, with explosive batting from Starc, capped off by explosive batting from Starc. England’s inability to build a partnership in either innings, combined with their below-par bowling performance, left them unanswered by Australia’s all-round dominance. With this comprehensive win, Australia took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, making a strong statement to start their 2025 Ashes campaign.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
Travis head 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽# Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/ozdlgl2ste
– DK (@dineshkarthik) November 22, 2025
Travis title. # Ashes2025
England’s answers don’t seem to be what they are.
– Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) November 22, 2025
Travis head name 🫡#Playwithfire | #Ausveng pic.twitter.com/jgljr6cbvl
– Sunrisers Hyderabad (@sunrisers) November 22, 2025
England made big mistakes with the bat in 2023.
— Michael Vaughan (@michaelvolaughan) November 22, 2025
Whether it’s a spinning ball or now a quick and bouncy wicket, my tweet from last week is true again – Batters technique is flawed for test match cricket these days.
And like I said, who cares, it’s not where cos bread is buttered and you can’t blame them!
Enjoy…
– Kevin pietersen🦏 (@kp24) November 22, 2025
He has a headache.
An incredible century @Travishead24 – Given the state of the match, one of the big Ashes throws. But Jeez, England didn’t turn out today – so disappointing. pic.twitter.com/hggrixdj95— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 22, 2025
Mitchell Starc won the pot. 🏅 pic.twitter.com/ZNKSH2VVU5
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 22, 2025
🚨 Mitchell Starc – Man of the Match 🚨
– 7 wickets in the first innings.
– 3 wickets in the second innings. pic.twitter.com/dundtbieo0– Johns. (@crickcrazyjohns) November 22, 2025
Easy!
Is this actually a cunning plan by England to lose every Test in two days, bank stroke Australia have to pay due to all their refunds and then win all subsequent Ashes series by default?
Rob Key – Machiavellian genius? pic.twitter.com/obmcibzol8
– Rumblepants (@wg_rumblepants) November 22, 2025
👏 Australia batted first in the Ashes!
An emphatic 8-wicket win in the first Test, Australia dominate on Day 2 on Day 2! 💥🏏
Scorecard: https://t.co/58y8ap9b8n#Cricket #Aşlar #Travishead #Australia #England #Perthtest pic.twitter.com/oh6g54ngvj
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) November 22, 2025
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