Australia Won The 1st Test Match of The Ashes Series in 2 Days

Australia won the first Test match of the 2025 Ashes series in only two days, defeating England in a dramatic encounter held on November 21 and 22, 2025, at Perth Stadium. This historic contest saw record-breaking performances, technical brilliance, and strategic game play that will be analyzed for years within cricket circles.​

Australia Wins the Ashes Opener in Two Days

Australia’s victory was sealed by an eight-wicket margin on the second day, setting a new milestone for Ashes Test matches completed in the shortest time frame since 1921. The condensed duration highlighted the quality of Australian bowling, the challenging conditions at Perth, and the inability of England’s “Bazball” approach to adapt.​

The Build-Up: Pitch, Players, and Expectations

The series opener was eagerly awaited by fans and analysts. Perth’s soil and grass, combined with humid weather, offered swing and bounce—conditions ideal for pace bowlers. Australia’s bowling lineup, led by Mitchell Starc, was reinforced by the absence of stalwarts Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood due to injury, spotlighting Starc’s role as the senior paceman.​

Day 1: England’s Struggle Against Pace

England opted to bat first under overcast skies. Starc delivered immediate impact, swinging deliveries at high pace to dismiss key top-order batsmen:

• England were bundled out for 172 in just 48 overs, with Starc claiming seven wickets for 58 runs—his career-best figures in Perth.​
• Joe Root and Ben Stokes, usually reliable under pressure, failed to withstand the movement and aggression of the Australian attack.

Australia’s response was equally shaky, with Stokes claiming a five-wicket haul to keep England in contention.​

Day 2: Historic Bowling and Record Chase

The morning session saw the Australian tail fold, and England built a slim lead. However, Starc continued his dominance:

• Mitchell Starc recorded another three wickets in the second innings, completing a sensational 10-wicket haul (10/113 aggregate) — the first Australian fast bowler to achieve this feat in an Ashes Test in 35 years.​
• England collapsed to 164, setting Australia a chase of 205 runs.

Travis Head, opening as a makeshift strategy, played a blistering 83-ball 123-run knock, and Marnus Labuschagne contributed with 51 runs. Australia reached the target for the loss of just two wickets, sealing the match before the end of Day 2.​

Starc’s Technical and Statistical Milestones

Mitchell Starc's performance included:

• Best-ever figures at Perth Stadium: 7/58 (first innings) and a total of 10 wickets in the match.​
• Achievement of 200 World Test Championship wickets.​
• 11th dismissal of Ben Stokes in Test cricket, underlining Starc’s dominance over the English captain.​

Starc joined Craig McDermott and Nathan Lyon as Australian bowlers with a ten-wicket haul in Ashes history, highlighting his impact in high-pressure matches.​

Bazball Falters: England’s Aggressive Strategy Under Scrutiny

The English team’s highly aggressive “Bazball” approach was aimed to attack relentlessly. However, on the lively Perth surface, aggression led to swift dismissals and minimized resistance. The match became a technical lesson in balancing risk with match situation and pitch conditions, a key talking point for cricket coaching and strategy.​

Nature & Lifestyle: Interplay Between Sport and Environment

For Nature & Lifestyle readers, the match showcases the influence of environment and human adaptability:

• Perth’s climatic conditions and pitch dynamics emphasized how nature directly impacts sporting outcomes.
• Athlete lifestyle—fatigue management, adapting to travel, and resilience—played a role in rapid strategic adjustments, from lineup changes to recovery plans.
• The rapid finish energized local cricket fans and set new expectations for both teams in upcoming games.​

The Significance of a Two-Day Ashes Test

• Australia’s two-day win is a historic rarity and reasserts their dominance on home soil.
• ​England must now reassess their player rotation, field settings, and approach for the second Test.
• Perth Stadium entered cricket history, hosting its first Ashes Test and witnessing this milestone.​

Key Statistics and Records

Records

Statistic	Detail
Match duration	2 days (21-22 November 2025)​
Starc wickets	10 for 113 (7/58 and 3/55)​
Travis Head runs	123 runs from 83 balls​
Australia chase	205 runs in 28.2 overs, 2 wickets lost​

Series Momentum and Next Steps

Australia leads the five-match Ashes series 1-0, with significant psychological advantage. England’s coaching staff must regroup, recalibrate tactics, and address technical flaws exposed in Perth. The lessons from the opener will shape player preparation strategies and fan engagement in the upcoming Test at Brisbane.​