Australia v England - Re-live ball-by-ball commentary from first Test in Perth as Travis Head led hosts home

Re-live ball-by-ball commentary from the first Test of the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance men’s Ashes series as England lost the opener in Perth. Touring captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum will be hoping to bounce back in Brisbane as they eye a recovery in this iconic five-Test series. England have not won an Ashes series Down Under since the 3-1 triumph in 2010/11.

Highlights: Head inspires Australia to first Test win on Day 2

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England will need to come from behind if they want to win the 2025/26 Ashes, after a chastening eight-wicket defeat in the first Test in Perth.

England have not enjoyed a Test match victory in Australia in almost 15 years, since winning the 2010/11 Ashes series 3-1.

Re-live ball-by-ball commentary below from Perth Stadium below, as Travis Head's heroics led his side home.

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