Perth, Nov 21 (UNI) Australia were 123 for 9 in 39 overs at the close of Day 1 of the opening Ashes Test at Perth Stadium, after England’s innings was dominated and ultimately destroyed by Mitchell Starc’s fiery spell, only for England captain Ben Stokes to strike back with a brilliant five-wicket burst during Australia’s reply.

Total attendance for the day was 51,531.

England had earlier found some resistance through Harry Brook, who fought valiantly after lunch, reaching 50 off 58 balls with five fours and a six.

Brook’s innings ended in the 29.5th over when he was caught by Carey off Brendan Doggett. Jamie Smith made 33 but fell soon after, caught by Green off Starc, signalling the beginning of England’s collapse.

Starc’s devastating first-innings spell saw him claim seven wickets,

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