Ashes 2025-26: Ravichandran Ashwin pokes fun at Michael Vaughan after England suffer humiliating defeat in Perth Test

Australia crush England With eight wickets in the opening Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, he sealed the contest in less than two days and delivered a complete performance to start the 2025–26 series. The match, full of dramatic collapses and a furious chase, became the first Ashes Test in more than a century – since 1921 – to end in two days. Travis Head He stole the show in a whirlwind century, while England’s batting failures became the biggest talking point in cricket circles.

England’s collapse makes Michael Vaughan’s prediction age bad

Before day two, the former England captain Michael Vaughan He predicted this with confidence Ben StokesA spirited fight on the opening day would pave the way for England to take control of the match. Stokes’ late strikes had already swung the momentum back in England’s favour, prompting Vaughan to write on X (formerly Twitter): “Was this the most dramatic first day ever? I think it was… What will day two bring… My prediction is that England will win the day by the knockout and be in complete control by the end.”

Instead, England exploded in stunning fashion. Despite taking a 40-run lead in the second innings, Stokes’ men lasted just one-and-a-half sessions on the second day, hopping for 164 as Australia’s fielders relentlessly attacked the stumps. The visitors have failed to put partnerships together, and their middle system has been dismantled before it can settle.

Travis Head’s fireworks conclude the chase in emphatic style

Facing a modest target of 205, Australia wasted little time in asserting their dominance. Head unleashed his counter-attacking prowess, scoring 123 off just 83 deliveries – an innings filled with clean batting and supreme confidence. His century set the tone for the fast-paced chase as Australia returned home with eight wickets in hand.

Marnus Labuschagne He offered stability at the other end, finishing unbeaten with an uneventful half-century. The duo ensured that England, hoping to push the chase deep into the final session, were left with no chance to respond.

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Ravichandran Ashwin teases Vaughan after England’s defeat

With the match ending dramatically ahead of schedule, social media reaction was swift – and one of the strongest responses came from a non-professional Indian player. Ravichandran Ashwin. As Vaughan’s bold prediction aged disastrously, Ashwin posted a cheeky dig targeting the former England captain.

Citing Vaughan’s claim that England would have ‘total control’ by the end of the second day, Ashwin wrote in X: “Total control” is full of doubts🤓

“Total Control” is full of doubts🤓 https://t.co/8I6auktBxc

– Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) November 22, 2025

The slight spread instantly among fans, many of whom delighted in the contrast between Vaughan’s confidence and the reality of England’s collapse.

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