I've just watched the highlights. There's lots of pace and bounce in that pitch. England's more aggressive batting seems to have come off as they were at least able to score more runs in between each wicket than Australia were. Great bowling by Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes in particular.

It’s going to be an interesting Day 2.

I don’t think Australia will add many runs at all, if any. I suspect England will put the foot down and score 250+ putting the game out of reach.

Play underway in Perth, Australia have added 8 runs so far, 9-131.

Australia all out for 132. England will start the second innings with a lead of 40 runs.

Starc strikes again in the opening over for Australia taking the wicket of Crawley.

England 1-0, Crawley with a pear.

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I go for a walk for 40mins and England go from 1 for 65 to 5 for 76.

England all out for 164, they’ve set .australia a target a 205 for victory.

England in the favourites at this stage I think.

England strike a blow, Australia 1 for 75.

Australia need 130 runs to win.

Australia in complete control now 1 for 178.

27 needed for victory.

Australia win a fascinating test match by 8 wickets inside two days.

Didn’t see this coming.

Now what will I do with my Sunday?!

Outstanding for Travis Head.

Travis Head was amazing 123 off 83 balls.

Pathetic batting by England in the second innings with each batsman trying to drive the ball outside off stump before playing himself in. They only batted for 68 overs in the match and will have to do much better in the second test. Fantastic innings by Travis Head to win the match.

It was captivating viewing really, how did it all fall apart?

It’ll be interesting to see how England respond in the second test which starts on December 4th in Brisbane.

Disappointing result from our viewpoint for the 1st test. Hope they can bounce back for the 4th.

England batting first in the second test, after winning the toss.

Australia on top early, England 2 for 34. They were 2 for 5.

England 2 for 94, starting to get on top here.

At Ted in the Day/Night test England are 2 for 98, a very impressive fightback after being 2 for 5 in the 3rd over of the afternoon.

At the end of the second session England are 4 for 196. Playing very great and setting up this match well.