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England were dismissed for just 172 in their first innings after winning the toss and electing to bat first in Perth but fought back superbly with the ball to take the ascendancy after day one
England seized a 49-run lead over Australia after a chaotic Ashes 2025-26 opener in Perth, with Ben Stokes' five-wicket burst capping a remarkable day where 19 wickets tumbled on a ferocious surface
An astonishing day in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as batters crumpled in the face of breathless pace on the quickest track in world cricket
The England captain delivered a sensational display with the ball to ignite hopes of a famous Ashes victory in the first Test in Perth, but his strategy helped the tourists seize the moment on day one
The Ashes 2025-26 will kick-off on Friday with Australia hosting England in the first Test in Perth. Here's complete details about live telecast of Ashes series in India.