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

Updated On Nov 27, 2017 09:52 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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Steve Smith was named the Man of the Match for his magnificent, unbeaten century. (Getty Images)

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