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Australia have won the first Ashes Test

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Australia have won the first Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba, Brisbane.

Marcus Harris of Australia and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrate winning during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Marcus Harris of Australia and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrate winning during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. Credit:Getty Images

Marcus Harris of Australia and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrate winning during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series.

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Marcus Harris of Australia and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrate winning during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series.Credit:Getty Images

Marcus Harris of Australia and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrate winning.

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Marcus Harris of Australia and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrate winning.Credit:Getty Images

Joe Root of England walks off the field with team mates after losing during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba.

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Joe Root of England walks off the field with team mates after losing during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba.Credit:Getty Images

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Marcus Harris of Australia and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrate winning during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba.

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Marcus Harris of Australia and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrate winning during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba.Credit:Getty Images

Alex Carey of Australia bats.

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Alex Carey of Australia bats.Credit:Getty Images

Ollie Robinson of England celebrates taking the wicket of Alex Carey of Australia.

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Ollie Robinson of England celebrates taking the wicket of Alex Carey of Australia.Credit:Getty Images

Marcus Harris of Australia bats during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series.

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Marcus Harris of Australia bats during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series.Credit:Getty Images

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrates winning during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrates winning during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. Credit:Getty Images

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Mark Wood of England for 6 runs during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates taking the wicket of Mark Wood of England for 6 runs during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. Credit:Getty Images

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates taking his 400th test wicket after dismissing David Malan of England for 82 runs during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates taking his 400th test wicket after dismissing David Malan of England for 82 runs during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.Credit:Getty Images

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates taking his 400th test wicket after dismissing David Malan of England for 82 runs during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates taking his 400th test wicket after dismissing David Malan of England for 82 runs during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.Credit:Getty Images

Ben Stokes of England bats during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Ben Stokes of England bats during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. Credit:Getty Images

Spectators in the crowd enjoy the atmosphere during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Spectators in the crowd enjoy the atmosphere during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. Credit:Getty Images

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Australia's Pat Cummins, left, celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Ben Stokes during day four of the first Ashes cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

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Australia's Pat Cummins, left, celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Ben Stokes during day four of the first Ashes cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Credit:AP

Pat Cummins of Australia appeals for a wicket during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Pat Cummins of Australia appeals for a wicket during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. Credit:Getty Images

England's Ben Stokes walks from the field after he was dismissed during day four of the first Ashes cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

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England's Ben Stokes walks from the field after he was dismissed during day four of the first Ashes cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Credit:AP

England's Ben Stokes bats during day four of the first Ashes cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.

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England's Ben Stokes bats during day four of the first Ashes cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Credit:AP

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia attempts to field the ball during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Marnus Labuschagne of Australia attempts to field the ball during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. Credit:Getty Images

Josh Hazlewood of Australia bowls during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Josh Hazlewood of Australia bowls during day four of the First Test Match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at The Gabba on December 11, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia.Credit:Getty Images