Australia cruised to a crushing 10-wicket win over England to go one-up in the Ashes series in the opening Test at the Gabba yesterday, with captain Steve Smith praising his team's character. Openers David Warner and Cameron Bancroft added to England's agony by peeling off the required runs without the loss of a wicket before lunch on the final day. Warner finished unbeaten on 87 off 119 balls with newcomer Bancroft hitting the winning runs to remain 82 not out off 182 balls in Australia's 173 without loss. In the process, they broke an 87-year-old Test record for the all-time highest unbeaten opening partnership in a successful Test chase.

Australia's David Warner embraces Cameron Bancroft (left) after winning the first Test. Pic/Getty Images