Australia batter Travis Head was the match-winner with a stunning 123, from 83 balls, but he paid tribute to fast bowler Mitchell Starc for ripping through rivals England in the first innings

Australia batter Travis Head singled out his teammate Mitchell Starc for special praise after their match-winning contributions to gun down Ashes rivals England inside two days. England collapsed on Day Two at Perth's Optus Stadium as the Aussies stunned the tourists to complete an eight-wicket win.

England had edged Day One and looked to be in control at lunch on Day Two, as well. However, an eye-catching turnaround with ball and bat saw Australia draw first blood in the five-match series.

Head scored a breath-taking 123 off 83 deliveries as he guided the Aussies to the winning line alongsid

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