Australia hand England thrashing in Perth to regain Ashes

Australia thrashed England by an innings and 41 runs in the Perth Test to regain the Ashes on Monday. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Dec 18, 2017 3:47 PM IST

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Australia thrashed England by an innings and 41 runs in the Perth Test to regain the Ashes on Monday. (REUTERS)

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England were given hope early on Day 5 when it rained in between intervals in Perth. (REUTERS)

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However, when play resumed, Jonny Bairstow was sent back to the pavilion by a Hazlewood stunner. (AP)

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When Moeen Ali was dismissed a few overs later, Australia were on course for victory. (AP)

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Hazlewood continued to bag wickets as the noose tightened around England’s neck. (AFP)

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Dawid Malan’s dismissal evaporated England’s slim hopes of saving the Test. (AP)

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The remaining English batsmen failed to survive on a tricky fifth day wicket in Perth. (AP)

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Hazlewood finished with 5/48 in the second innings. (AP)

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Pat Cummins took the final wicket to complete the rout. (AP)

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Australia have an unassailable 3-0 lead in the Ashes now. (AFP)