Archive · 23 Nov 2025
England Crumbles in Ashes; Stokes Praises Head's Century
England's cricket team lost the first Ashes Test match badly.
Travis Head from Australia scored a very fast century.
England's batting was poor, and they lost many wickets quickly.
England's captain, Ben Stokes, said he was surprised by Head's batting.
England is now losing the series 0-1.
England lost the 1st Ashes Test to Australia in just 2 days
Travis Head scored the 2nd fastest Ashes century (123)
England's batting collapsed after a strong position post-lunch
Ben Stokes admitted being shell-shocked by Head's innings
England trails Australia 0-1 in the 5-match series
- Who
- England and Australia cricket teams, Travis Head, Ben Stokes
- What
- Travis Head scored a century; England lost the Ashes Test
- When
- Nov. 22, 2025
- Where
- Perth, Australia
- Why
- Due to England's poor batting performance and Australia's strong bowling
England's View
Australia's View
Batting Approach
England's View
England criticized for aggressive, risky batting
Australia's View
Australia praised for disciplined bowling
- Match Result
- England lost to Australia by 8 wickets
- Series
- The Ashes (5-match Test series)
- Man of the Match
- Travis Head
- Next Match
- 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane on Dec. 4, 2025
Sources
Geoffrey Boycott rips into ‘stupid’ England team after 1st Ashes Test loss: ‘They never learn, because they never listen to anyone outside their own bubble’
'Brainless', 'stupid': England legends rip into Stokes and co after loss within two days in Ashes opener
Ben Stokes praises Travis Head's second-fastest century in Ashes history
