Travis Head reaches a sensational 100* off just 69 balls, marking the second-fastest century in Ashes history, joint fastest by an opener in all Tests, and the quickest ever in a fourth-innings chase.

Ben Stokes took a five-wicket haul as Australia crumbled to 123/9 in 39 overs at Stumps, on Day 1 in Perth. | Cricket

AUS vs ENG Live Score: Mitchell Starc scripts history, takes 100th Ashes wicket

Travis Head reaches his tenth Test century off just 69 balls as Australia beat England inside two days in the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Travis Head smashed 123 off 83 balls, while Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul powered Australia to a commanding 8-wicket win in Perth. | Cricket

England have gone with an all-pace bowling attack, with Mark Wood and Jofra Archer playing together only for the second time in a Test match. The visitors have opted to bat first and England will hope to put on a decent first-innings score as the Ashes kick off.

Mitchell Marsh led from the front with a blazing 26-ball 46 and Josh Hazlwood took three wickets as Australia beat India in the second T20I to take a 1-0 series lead at MCG. The first T20I was washed out due to rain in Canberra.

Australia vs England first Ashes test scorecard as Ben Stokes takes five wickets late on to leave Australia trailing at stumps