Australia Won the Ashes Opener by 9 Wickets on Saturday. England once again failed to win a test match in Australia Since the ashes win in 2010-2011.They continued their losing Streak at the Gabba in which they last won in 1986. Australia Put on a Clinical Performance with Both Bat and Ball.
THE SHOW TIME AT THE GABBA
England on a Cloudy day Won the toss and Opted to Bat first.England got of to Shocker of a start, Mitchell Starc disturbing the leg Stump of Rory Burns of a late in-swinger on the first ball of the Test match and the Series.There after England kept on losing Wickets to Some good Pace Bowling by the trio of Starc,Cummins and Hazlewood.
England lost half their Side for 60 Runs then a fight back from Jos Butler Scoring 39 runs to his aid were ollie pope and Chris Woakes Scoring 35 and 21 runs respectively.England Were bowled out for 147 Runs in 50.1 overs.
Cummins cleaned up the tail to complete an inspirational performance, some 10 years on from his test debut as an 18-year-old, when he took a seven-wicket match haul at the Wanderers to help beat South Africa. Wickets.Starc and Hazlewood picked up two a piece. Cameron Green picked up a Wicket.
AUSTRALIAN BATSMAN STAND TALL
Australia after a terrific start with the ball put on a remarkable batting display and posted a huge total of 425 runs in their first Innings. David Warner got Australia of to a flying start scoring 94 that includes 11 fours and 2 sixes. Travis Head made a scored 152 runs that included 14 fours and 4 sixes.Marnus Labuschagne scored 74 runs that included 6 fours and 2 sixes. While England bowlers managed to restrict them after a huge total. Mark wood and Robinson picked 3 wickets each. Australia managed to get a lead to of 278 Runs and were on top.
THE FIGHTBACK AND A QUICK COLLAPSE
The struggles for the England t continued in the 2nd Innings as well as they managed to score only 297 runs and were able to get a lead of 19 Runs. The star players who showed much resistance were Malan and Root with a total of 82 and 89 runs. Unfortunately, after Day 3 Stumps root added a few runs to his tally on the first session of Day 4 that has been a huge loss of hope for the team. While Nathan Lyon picked 4 wickets in this innings and led victory comfortable for the team.
AUSTRALIA END UP VICTORIOUS
Finally, Australia registered their win by scoring the target of 20 runs in just 5.1 overs.The test match ended With One and half day left.Australia go up 1-0 in the test series.England were outplayed by Australia in all the departments and Were dominant right through the test match.Travis head was adjudged Man of the Match for his gutsy and a fighting Knock of 152.
The Second test Match is set to be Played at the Iconic Venue for Day Night test matches the Adelaide Oval which starts on 16th December. England are expected to go in with few changes for the 2nd test and Australia might go in with the same squad.
