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Ashes: England beaten by Australia in first Test in Brisbane

Ashes: England beaten by Australia in first Test in Brisbane

England's hope evaporated into a crushing nine-wicket defeat by Australia on the fourth day of the first Ashes Test at the Gabba.

After the optimism of their third-day fightback, England meekly lost their last eight wickets for 77 runs in the morning session, including the crucial departures of Joe Root for 89 and Dawid Malan on 82.

Australia were left with only 20 to chase, which they completed soon after lunch in the Brisbane sun.

The home side go 1-0 up in the five-match series and continue their 35-year unbeaten run against England in Brisbane.

The second test will start next Thursday.

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