WTC Points Table 2025-27: Australia Thrash England in Perth Ashes Opener

Australia crushed England in the first Test of the 2025/26 Ashes at Perth Stadium after a commanding display on Day 2. The hosts bowled England out for just 164 in their second innings, and Travis Head’s explosive batting quickly wrapped up the match inside two days. Head played an incredible innings as the pitch became easier to bat on during the third session of Day 2.

He opened alongside debutant Jake Weatherald, with Usman Khawaja missing out due to a back spasm. Head slammed a blistering 83-ball 123 in a knock for the ages as he tore apart the English bowling line-up and gave the bazball side the taste of its own medicine.

Australia Dominates England in Ashes Opener, Stays top in WTC

He hit 16 fours and four sixes in his T20-esque batting as he scored his runs at an unbelievable strike rate of 148.19. His knock and Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten fifty helped the Aussies chase down 205 with ease inside the opening two days.

Australia stayed perfect in the World Test Championship 2025-27, winning all four of their four matches so far. On the other hand, England suffered another setback, with their win percentage dropping from 43.33% to 36.11%, having won only two of their six matches.

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AUS vs ENG 1st Ashes Test: Travis Head Scores 123, Australia Wins by 8 Wickets in First Two-Day Ashes The result of the first Ashes Test between Australia and England was decided in just two days.

by K D Mishra November 22, 2025