England's Ashes campaign got off to a disastrous start in the first test against Australia in 2025. Ben Stokes' team won the toss and chose to bat on a pitch that seemed perfect for Bazball. However, the Australian team, led by Mitchell Starc, quickly dismantled England's batting line-up.

Zak Crawley was sent back to the pavilion without scoring after facing just six balls, while Joe Root's quest for a century in Australia continues as he was dismissed for zero. After being bowled out for a mere 172, England had a mountain to climb, but Jofra Archer gave the visitors a glimmer of hope. Debutant Jake Weatherald was trapped lbw and given out after review.

Here, we'll examine some of the key moments from the opening day in Perth.

Mitchell Starc's exceptional spell

While it wasn't a repe

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