PERTH :Miserly seamer Scott Boland claimed 4-33 in 11.4 overs during a turbulent second session on Saturday to help Australia bowl England out for 164 in the opening Ashes test at Perth Stadium, setting up a final innings run-chase of 205 for the hosts.

England, returning from the lunch break on day two in a comfortable position of 59-1, handed Boland his breakthrough when opener Ben Duckett was caught in the slips for 28.

It sparked a resurgence for the usually-reliable paceman, who had struggled in the first innings by conceding 62 runs at more than six-an-over without taking a wicket.

"I felt a bit better than yesterday, it was one of those days when you don't feel great at the crease," Boland told broadcaster Fox Cricket.

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