Mitchell Starc’s seven-wicket haul, Ben Stokes fifer dominate fiery start to Ashes; Australia trail by 49 vs England at stumps on Day 1

The Ashes series began chaotically in Perth with 19 wickets falling on day one. England was bowled out for 172, largely due to Mitchell Starc’s 7/58, with only Harry Brook and Ollie Pope offering resistance. Australia also struggled to convert starts, leaving the match precariously balanced heading into day two.