Ashes 2025: Perth Test becomes shortest in 137 years!

Cricket

Historic Two-Day Ashes Test

The 2025 Perth Test became the quickest Ashes match since 1921, finishing in just two days and only 847 balls, the shortest in 137 years.

Duration & Records Broken

Completed in two days, this was the first Ashes Test to end so quickly since 1921 and the third-shortest ever in balls bowled

Day 1 Madness – 19 Wickets!

A fiery Perth pitch caused 19 wickets to fall on Day 1 as both teams struggled to survive the bounce and movement.

England’s Dramatic Collapse

Despite a 40-run lead and being 65/1 in the second innings, England collapsed spectacularly to 164, losing five wickets for 23 runs

Travis Head’s Explosive Ton

Opening for injured Khawaja, Travis Head smashed a brutal 123 off 83 balls, hitting the second-fastest Ashes century ever

Starc’s 10-Wicket Masterclass

Mitchell Starc dominated with a match-winning 10/113, including a sensational 7/58 in the first innings, sealing a rapid 205-run chase

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