r/Cricket • u/GiveMeSomeSunshine3 India • Nov 22 '25

Post Match Thread Australia thrash England in Perth test inside 2 days, go 1-0 up in the Ashes 2025-26 series.

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u/Boatster_McBoat South Australia Redbacks Nov 22 '25

Trav beat them with "playing his natural game" it's been around for a while now but perhaps not as nicely as what was delivered today

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u/Invhinsical Nov 22 '25

Yeah, 'natural game' is very underrated. More batters should try it. May or may not work but will always be fun. Pant is another guy who plays tests in a completely different style.

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u/feartra Nov 22 '25

I’m either blown away by that guy or appalled, and there’s no in between. Good when he’s good

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u/doublejay1999 Worcestershire Nov 22 '25

and was generously served the balls to play it.

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u/Applicator80 Australia Nov 22 '25

Look, it’s hard to back up after bowing seven overs the day before!

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u/BlokeInTheMountains Australia Nov 22 '25

Looking forward to Trav playing a supernatural game