The opening day of the first Ashes Test at Perth saw a historic 19 wickets falling, the most in a century. Starc dominated with 7-58, while Stokes claimed 5-23.

The Ashes erupted in extraordinary fashion on Friday as the first Test at Perth Stadium produced 19 wickets — the most to fall on an opening day of an Ashes match in a century. What began as a promising morning for Australia quickly twisted into a dramatic, seesawing contest defined by relentless pace, bold captaincy, and two standout performances from Mitchell Starc and Ben Stokes .

Stokes won the toss under clear skies and opted to bat, but England’s innings never settled. Starc, operating with trademark menace, ripped through the tourists to claim 7-58, putting England on the defensive almost immediately. Only Harry Brook

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