Mitchell Starc's 10-fer and Travis Head's hundred help Australia beat England by 8 wickets in 1st Ashes Test (AP)

Makeshift opener Travis Head blasted a 69-ball century to propel Australia to victory in the first Ashes Test on Saturday as England capitulated inside two days at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Chasing 205 for the win, Head scored 123 as the hosts triumphed by eight wickets on day two, marking an electrifying start to the five-match series. Marnus Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 51, while Steve Smith was not out on two.

Ashes 2025-26, Australia vs England: 1st Test, Day 2 – Highlights

Head’s remarkable performance followed a fiery spell from fast bowlers Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc after lunch, triggering a dramatic England collapse.

Initially, England seemed comfortab

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