After all the talk, time for a speed walk. The 2025-26 Ashes got underway in rip-roaring style, as Australia overturned a first-innings deficit to win by eight wickets in Perth, thanks to Travis Head's century for the ages. Can England fight back from 1-0 down? On Switch, Alan Gardner was joined by Vithushan Ehantharajah and Alex Malcolm to consider that question and more. Will Head continue to open? How did England squander their advantage? And should we start worrying about Joe Root? Also under consideration was Mitchell Starc's greatness and what's in store for Brisbane.
Switch Hit: Travball 1-0 Bazball
After England's dramatic two-day capitulation to start the 2025-26 Ashes, Alan Gardner hears from Vish Ehantharajah and Alex Malcolm about what went down in Perth
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Nov 23, 2025, 3:09 PM
The Ashes•TEST
RESULT
England
Australia
172 & 164
132 & 205/2(T:205)
Australia won by 8 wickets
Match SummaryMatch at a Glance & Key Facts
Venue
Perth Stadium
PerthFormat & Details
TEST • MULTI
Australia won by 8 wicketsKEY TAKEAWAYS
VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: Travball 1-0 Bazball: After England's dramatic two-day capitulation to start the 2025-26 Ashes, Alan Gardner hears from Vish Ehantharajah and Alex Malcolm about what went down in Perth — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Score Snapshot:ENG 172 & 164 vs AUS 132 & 205/2 — Australia won by 8 wickets
- Performance Milestone:The 2025-26 Ashes got underway in rip-roaring style, as Australia overturned a first-innings deficit to win by eight wickets in Perth, thanks to Travis Head's century for the ages.
- Tournament Context:Part of The Ashes 2025/26. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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