Perth, Nov. 22 -- Australia chased down a target of 205 runs to beat England in the first Test at Perth Stadium, riding on spectacular innings from Travid Head (123 off 83 balls) and Marnus Labuschagne (51* off 49 balls).
The win gave the hosts a commanding start to the Ashes series in front of a spectators of 49,983.
England had set a modest target after being bowled out for 164 in their second innings at Tea on Day 2, having scored 172 in their first innings. Scot Boland starred with the ball for Australia, claiming 4/33 in 11.4 overs, while Mitchell Starc and Brendan Doggett took three wickets each.
England's lower order had shown resistance, including a 50-run partnership between Gus Atkinson (37) and Brydon Carse (20), but it was no...