The Ashes: England bowlers, led by Ben Stokes, fight back after tourists skittled for 172 by Australia on day one in Perth
- Posted on November 21, 2025
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The Ashes: England bowlers, led by Ben Stokes, fight back after tourists skittled for 172 by Australia on day one in Perth

England reduce Australia to 123-9 after being rolled for 172 on 19-wicket opening day of first Ashes Test; Mitchell Starc takes Test-best 7-58 for Australia, including Joe Root (0) and Ben Stokes (6), before Stokes claims five-wicket haul as hosts close trailing by 49 at Optus Stadium