Australia have been convincing winners in the opening two Test matches of the Ashes as they look to seal the series in Adelaide. The hosts have a 100 percent record not just in the Ashes but also in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, winning all five matches so far.

Ashes 2025-26: David Warner warns England ahead of third Test, asks visitors to be wary of Head, Khawaja

Set a paltry target of 65 for victory, Australia captain Steve Smith pulled Gus Atkinson for a huge six over square leg to get the job done in style.

Ashes 2025-26: Australia crush England by eight wickets, lead series 2-0

Australia made light work of England in the opening Ashes Test as they wrapped up the affairs on Day 2 at the Optus Stadium. With bowlers dominating Day 1 of the Test with 19 wickets, it was the Mitchell Starc and Travis Head show that stole the spotlight.

Ashes: Michael Vaughan questions England's pink-ball Test preparations, says 'what harm is it playing...'

Had Day 3 been sold out, it would have set a new record for an Ashes Test at a non-Melbourne venue. CA are headed for an estimated loss of more than AU$3 million ($1.94 million) from ticket revenue for days three and four.

Ashes 2025-26: Brilliance on the field, but Cricket Australia to lose THIS whopping amount after two-day Test

With bowlers dominating Day 1 of the Test with 19 wickets, it was the Mitchell Starc and Travis Head show that stole the spotlight as Australia beat England by eight wickets.

Ashes 2025-26: Starc, Head wreak havoc as Australia wrap Perth opener on Day 2, take 1-0 lead

For the second straight innings, he dismissed English opener Zak Crawley for a duck, having also done so in the first innings. However, it was Mitchell Starc’s effort to clutch Crawley that made the headlines when he completed the return catch.

Watch: Mitchell Starc clutches one-handed stunner as Zak Crawley fails to break the duck in Perth Test

On Day 1 of the first Ashes Test of the 2025-26 series in Perth, 19 wickets crashed. But this isn’t the highest tally ever. Here’s a look at the five Ashes matches where the most wickets fell on the opening day.

5 times most wickets fell on Day 1 of an Ashes Test

Having opted to bat first after winning the toss, England batter Zak Crawley was dismissed on the final ball of the opening over of the Ashes when the duck was yet to be broken on the scorecard.

Unbelievable! History scripted at Ashes as Australia-England openers register THIS unwanted feat

As the Ashes begins, here’s a look at the five key battles that could shape the outcome of Test cricket’s oldest rivalry.

Ashes 2025-26: 5 key battles that could decide the series

Ashes 2025-26 preview: The battle for the Urn begins as England look to end 14  years of agony in Australia

Ashes 2025-26: Mitchell Marsh back in Sheffield Shield frame, raising fresh Test selection talks

Here is a look at five biggest win margins in Ashes history by runs only as England and Australia square off in the latest series starting from November 21. The biggest win in the history of the Ashes came in 1928 as England beat Australia. 

5 Biggest win margins in Ashes history (by runs only)

From Alastair Cook to Graham Gooch, here is a look at batters with most runs in a single edition of Ashes featuring England batters only. The list also features legendary batters like Wally Hammond, Herbert Sutcliffe and David Gower who scored tons of runs.

From Alastair Cook to Graham Gooch, 5 batters with most runs in a single edition of Ashes (English batters only)

From Don Bradman to Steve Smith, here is a look at five most runs in a single edition of Ashes featuring Australia batters only. The list also features Mark Taylor who scored tons of runs in the 1989 Ashes while the latest series is set to kickoff on November 21 in Australia. 

From Don Bradman to Steve Smith, 5 batters with most runs in a single edition of Ashes (Australia batters only)

Cummins has been ruled out of the first Test against Ben Stokes' England in Perth from November 21, with hopes that he will be ready for the second day-night contest in Brisbane on December 4.

Australian captain Cummins resumes bowling in quest to be fit for second Ashes Test

The 32-year-old Cummins has not played since picking up a lower back injury in a Test match against the West Indies in July.

Pat Cummins ruled out of Ashes opener; 'hopeful' for Gabba Test: Cricket Australia

Labuschagne leads the race to return to the Test side for the home Ashes starting November 21 in Perth. 

Labuschagne hits fourth hundred in five innings to push case for Ashes spot

Ashes 2025 McGraths prophecy Former Aussie player predicts clean sweep for Australia

Ashes 2025 | McGrath’s prophecy: Former Aussie player predicts clean sweep for Australia

Sports, Cricket: Arch-rivals England and Australia will go head-to-head on Satuday (Feb 22) as they open their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign.

Aus vs Eng Live Streaming Free: When and where to watch Champions Trophy 2025 Australia vs England live online

Sports, Cricket: Australia will take on arch-rivals England in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday (Feb 22) as the two meet in the high-voltage clash.

Aus vs Eng Champions Trophy 2025: All you need to know, check Live streaming, Head to head, stats, pitch report, squad

Eng vs Aus: Head, Zampa and Abbott shine as Australia beat England by 28 runs in 1st T20I

Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa run riot as Australia thrash England by 72 runs in 2nd ODI to clinch series

'Australia blew us away': Joe Root absolutely gutted as Aussies dismantle England in 3rd Ashes Test

'We'll rely on the protocols': CA wants Ashes to continue despite COVID-19 cases in England camp

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Ashes 2025-26: David Warner warns England ahead of third Test, asks visitors to be wary of Head, Khawaja

Ashes 2025-26: Australia crush England by eight wickets, lead series 2-0

Ashes: Michael Vaughan questions England's pink-ball Test preparations

Ashes 2025-26: Cricket Australia to lose THIS whopping amount after two-day Test

Ashes 2025-26: Starc, Head wreak havoc as Australia wrap Perth opener on Day 2

Watch: Starc clutches one-handed stunner as Crawley fails to break the duck

5 times most wickets fell on day 1 of an Ashes Test

History scripted at Ashes as Aus-Eng openers register THIS unwanted feat

Ashes 2025-26: 5 key battles that could decide the series

Ashes 2025-26 preview: England look to end 14 years of agony in Australia

Ashes: Marsh back in Sheffield Shield frame, raising fresh Test selection talks

5 Biggest win margins in Ashes history (by runs only)

5 batters with most runs in a single edition of Ashes (English batters only)