Perth Test Sets Century-Old Records for the First Time Since 1800s

Australia’s eight-wicket victory over England in the first Ashes Test in Perth was historic, marking the first Test to conclude in under two days in a century and the shortest by balls bowled since the 19th century. England’s batting collapse saw them face only 405 deliveries across both innings, their shortest total since 1904. Mitchell Starc excelled with 10 wickets, while Travis Head scored a rapid 123 off 83 balls, setting a record for the fastest Ashes century by an opener. Marnus Labuschagne finished the chase, ensuring a swift and dominant win for Australia.

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