Pakistan, Nov. 22 -- Australia crushed England by eight wickets in the first Ashes Test at Perth Stadium on Saturday. Makeshift opener Travis Head smashed a 69-ball 123, guiding his team to chase 205 runs. The hosts finished the match in under two days, leaving England reeling after a batting collapse.
England started their second innings at 65-1, building a modest lead, but Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sparked a stunning collapse. Boland took three quick wickets while Starc claimed four, including captain Ben Stokes. England were all out for 164, with only a small late partnership offering limited resistance.
Chasing 205, Australia sent Head to open in place of Usman Khawaja, who struggled with stiffness. Head attacked immediately, hi...