Ashes 2017-18: Australia romp home to 10-wicket win in Gabba fortress

Australia thrashed England by 10 wickets in the opening Ashes Test in Brisbane, thanks to aggressive fifties from David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. (AFP)

Updated on: Nov 27, 2017 9:52 AM IST

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Australia thrashed England by 10 wickets in the opening Ashes Test in Brisbane, thanks to aggressive fifties from David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. (AFP)

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David Warner slammed an unbeaten 87 and he shared a magnificent 173-run stand with Cameron Bancroft. (Getty Images)

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Cameron Bancroft slammed 82* as Australia romped home to a 10-wicket win. The opening stand was Australia’s best in a successful run-chase in the last 87 years. (Getty Images)

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Aided by the vocal Queensland crowd, Australia raced away to a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series. (Getty Images)

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Australia were boosted by contributions from Warner, Steve Smith’s century and bowling contributions from Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. (Getty Images)

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England tried to get back in the contest but they were undone by a shoddy display in the second innings. (Getty Images)

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England’s loss in the opening Test continued their woeful run in Australia where they have now lost six consecutive Tests. (Getty Images)

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Australia will be gunning for a 2-0 lead ahead of the Adelaide Test, which will be a Day-Night affair and will be played with the Pink Ball. (Getty Images)

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Candice Warner, the wife of Australia's David Warner, watches with their children Ivy Mae, left, and Indi Rae, as the Australian team celebrated. (AP)

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David Warner of Australia celebrates with his daughters Ivy and Indi as the team celebrated with their family members. (Getty Images)

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Steve Smith was named the Man of the Match for his magnificent, unbeaten century. (Getty Images)