Australia win first Ashes test against England
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That's just about your lot for this Test, as England slumped to an eight-wicket defeat by Australia in Perth. Scroll down to see the key moments and read all the reaction. We will be back with full coverage of the second Test from Brisbane, which is a day-nighter at the Gabba, on 4 December. Here are your key stories to read from this Test:
England’s two innings lasted 67.5 overs, the fastest the nation has been bowled out twice in a Test match since 1904. McDonald confessed he wasn’t surprised by England’s aggressive approach to batting, adding it’s become the norm for the Ashes rivals since Brendon McCullum took charge of the team in 2022.
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