The opening Test of the first test between Australia and England at Perth Stadium produced one of the most dramatic first days in recent memory, with 19 wickets falling across both innings. England were bowled out for 172, while Australia stumbled to 123/9 at stumps, still trailing by 49 runs.
Englandās Innings: Starcās Fiery Spell
England, batting first after winning the toss, were dismantled by Mitchell Starc, who claimed a careerābest 7/58. Starc struck in the very first over, removing Zak Crawley, and continued to rip through the batting order.
Despite his brilliance, Harry Brook fought back with a valiant 52, offering some resistance before England were bundled out in just 47.1 overs.
Gus Atkinson and Mark Wood tried to add runs down the order, but Australiaās pace attack ensured England never settled.
Australiaās Reply: Stokes Turns the Tide
Australiaās response was equally shaky. Debutant Jake Weatherald fell for a duck to Jofra Archerās second delivery, setting the tone. Englandās seamers bowled with discipline, but it was Ben Stokes who stole the show.
In a ferocious sixāover spell, the England captain claimed 5 wickets for 23 runs, dismissing Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland. His spell shredded Australiaās middle order and flipped the momentum late in the day.
At stumps, Nathan Lyon was unbeaten on 3 (13), with Brendan Doggett yet to score. Australiaās last recognized batter had fallen, leaving the hosts precariously placed at 123/9 in 39 overs.
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Catch the England vs Australia 1stĀ live with official TV and streaming partners across major countries. Below is a quick guide to where you can watch, with direct links for easy access.
In Australia, the 1st Ashes Test airs on Fox Cricket with live streaming on Kayo Sports.
In the UK, watch on Sky Sports Cricket with streaming via Sky Sports, Sky Go, and NOW.
In India, the match is telecast on Star Sports with live streaming on Hotstar.com.
New Zealand viewers can tune into Sky Sport NZ and stream via Sky Sport Now.
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Scorecard Snapshot
England 1st Innings: 172 all out (Harry Brook 52; Mitchell Starc 7/58)
Australia 1st Innings: 123/9 (Nathan Lyon 3, Brendan Doggett 0; Ben Stokes 5/23, Jofra Archer 2/11)
Day 1 Result: Australia trail England by 49 runs with 1 wicket remaining
Historic Day at Perth
The dayās tally of 19 wickets was the most on the opening day of an Ashes Test in over a century, surpassing the 17 wickets at Trent Bridge in 2001 and Lordās in 2005.
With England needing just one wicket to secure a crucial firstāinnings lead, Day 2 promises another gripping chapter in this blockbuster Ashes series.
