Twitter Reactions: Australia win first Ashes Check at Brisbane by 9 wickets, take a 1-0 lead within the collection

Australia hosted England within the first Ashes Check 2021-22 at their fortress Gabba in Brisbane. Followers flocked the stadium in giant numbers because the Check cricket returned to the Australian shores after a span of practically 12 months. Whereas the Englishmen have been led by their skilled top-order batsman Joe Root, the Aussies underwent an obvious turmoil earlier than the beginning of the marquee collection.

Tim Paine determined to step down from captaincy after a string of previous messages described because the ‘Texting scandal’ got here into the general public area. Taking the captaincy reigns, Pat Cummins was nominated because the skipper for the historic Ashes Check collection whereas Steve Smith was named his deputy.

Australia start Ashes with a thumping win within the first Check

On a largely overcast morning, visiting skipper Joe Root gained the toss and made a courageous name to bat first. Sadly, the choice didn’t go in accordance with plan because the vacationers misplaced wicket on the primary ball of the Check match. Rory Burns did not open his account as Mitchell Starc noticed him packing for a duck. The relentless Aussie assault did not permit England to breathe simple as every of their three quicks made impression with the ball in hand. In type Joe Root too was dismissed for a 9-ball duck leaving his workforce tottering at 11 for 3.

Opener Haseeb Hameed appeared to carry one finish however his resolve got here to an finish after 75 deliveries as Cummins claimed his maiden Check wicket as captain. Making a comeback in worldwide cricket after a break, Ben Stokes could not make any main impression as he was caught off Cummins on the rating of 5. The duo of Ollie Pope and Jos Buttler made each try to elongate their keep however could not resist towards the Aussies assault for approach too lengthy.

Finally, the guests have been crippled all the way down to mere 147 runs within the first innings of the match. Pat Cummins bagged a outstanding five-wicket-haul as a skipper.

Travis Head smashes ton as Australia lead by 278

In reply, the opening duo of David Warner and Marcus Harris took guard for the hosts. Whereas Warner remained agency within the center, Harris was dismissed early. Warner was partnered by Labuschagne because the duo string collectively a 100-run partnership to almost wipe out the English first innings complete. Nevertheless, a few breakthroughs in a fast succession pegged the house workforce again. Warner was caught six runs in need of his century whereas Steve Smith did not get in.

It was the knock of Travis Head which proved to be the last word distinction between the 2 sides. Head performed a outstanding innings, empowering his aspect to a complete of 425 runs. He scored his first Ashes ton (152) which included 14 fours and 4 sixes. He was ably assisted by the lower-order batters in type of Starc, Cummins, and Lyon.

Lyon luggage his four-hundredth scalp because the hosts take 1-0 collection lead

With a mountain to climb, England as soon as once more misplaced their openers cheaply within the second innings. Nevertheless, the middle-order did provide some battle as Root and Dawid Malan stored the Aussie bowlers at bay all through the third session on Day 3. The duo stitched a 162-run partnership for the third wicket, leaving a relaxing affect of their dressing room. Hoping to restart the Day 4 with the same plan, England could not actually construct on the momentum.

After the autumn of Malan early on Day 4, the vacationers but once more crumbled from 223-2 to 297 all-out inside a number of hours. Nathan Lyon was the wrecker-in-chief, selecting up 4 wickets as he achieved his landmark four-hundredth Check wicket. Each Malan and Root acquired out within the 80s as no different English batter may make the job troublesome for the hosts.

With a mere 20 runs required to win, Australia made gentle work of the chase and claimed the goal with 9 wickets to spare. Head was named the Man of the Match for his century within the first innings. Cummins made an excellent begin to his captaincy profession as Root and co. will look to bounce again within the 2nd Check at Adelaide.

Twitter reacts on Australia’s win within the first Ashes Check at Gabba

Michael Vaughan

The previous English captain-turned commentator, Michael Vaughan was appalled by the lack of his workforce within the first match towards Aussies. Declaring the issue, he said that shedding classes have at all times value matches for England within the red-ball recreation.

Drawback for England is after they have a foul session they’ve Check Match shedding classes with the Bat .. It’s been occurring for too lengthy towards the higher groups .. #Ashes

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 11, 2021

Shane Warne

Legendary spinner Shane Warne took to Twitter to congratulate the workforce for slating an unimaginable victory towards the English boys.

Congrats to @patcummins30 & the Aussie workforce on going 1-0 up within the #ASHES – see you all in Adelaide. Ought to be one other ripping check match on @FoxCricket pic.twitter.com/VYTH5gcTyN

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) December 11, 2021

VVS Laxman 

The Indian Check specialist VVS Laxman didn’t fail to bathe the Australian cricket workforce with phrases of appreciation. Furthermore, he congratulated Nathon Lyon who bagged the four-hundredth wicket. Lyon went on to turn into the seventeenth participant to realize the milestone.

An enormous congratulations to Nathan Lyon on his four-hundredth check wicket. He’s been a terrific bowler with distinctive expertise. He turns into the seventeenth participant to realize the milestone in males’s Check cricket, becoming a member of Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath as the one different Australian gamers. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/f72Gdk3ziN

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 11, 2021

Dinesh Karthik

The Indian wicket-keeper batsman typically dubbed as DK was all reward for the extraordinary captainship expertise of Pat Cummins.

What a begin to his check profession as a captain . Properly finished @patcummins30 . Wanting a strong chief there buddy 💝#Ashes

— DK (@DineshKarthik) December 11, 2021

Isa Guha

The veteran English girls’s cricketer, Isa Guha apparently felt unhappy as England misplaced the primary check match of the collection. Though, she appeared affirmative of England’s comeback within the upcoming matches.

Horrible loss for England – plenty of power went into that Check. Two days off may not be a foul factor. Begin another time. Want a drink 🥃. Congrats Australia #Ashes

— Isa Guha (@isaguha) December 11, 2021

Brad Hogg

Brad Hogg poured in reward for Nathon Lyon as he sealed 400 wickets in his check stint until now. His extraordinary achievement has gauged the eyes of hundreds of thousands of followers and consultants internationally.

Wickets begin to stream for Lyon once more after a tricky couple of spells to get the 400 milestone. Congratulations and 500 is now in attain. #ashes

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) December 11, 2021