Australia and English started the much awaited 1st test match 2025-26 Ashes series Engagement on 21 November 2025 at Perth Stadium. The rivalry between the two cricketing giants added a lot of excitement to the competition. The pitch in Perth is also known for its bounce and provides a real test for both batsmen and bowlers during the match.
Mitchell Starc dismisses England captain Ben Stokes on Day 2 of the Perth Test
The highlight of Day 2 of the Ashes came from Australia’s left-arm pacer Mitchell Starcwho delivered a superb bowling performance. At the crucial moment of the innings, Starc bowed to the England captain in 24.4 deliveries Ben Stokes With a perfect back of a long length on off stump. Bol is away from the left-hand side, away from an edge taken by the second scuttled by Australia’s captain Steve Smith. This Wicket was his tenth of the match in 7.4 overs, 1 maiden, 20 runs, 20 runs, 20 runs and 3 wickets by himself. Stokes, 2 runs off 11 balls, painstaking resistance cut short by Starc’s fine bowling.
The dismissal was not just any wicket; For the 11th time, Starc has denied the stock in Test cricket, showing a clear advantage over the English captain. The breakthrough came at a critical juncture as England struggled for 88 and Starc’s brilliance breathed life into Australia’s hopes of wresting control from the visitors.
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Mitchell Starc secures a 10-wicket haul on Day 2 of the Ashes
Starc’s performance throughout both the innings was nothing short of spectacular. He hauled 10 wickets (10 for 10) in this match, becoming the first Australian pacer in 35 years to achieve such a feat in an Ashes Test. His first innings of 7 for 58 remains among the best bowling performances at the Perth Stadium and he stopped in the second innings by dismissing key batsmen including Zach Crawley, Joe rootand of course Ben Stokes. Starc’s relentless pace and accuracy, but also in the absence of his fellow pacers Pat cummins and Josh HazlewoodAustralia’s bowling attack made a formidable unit. Starc also became the first player to take 10 wickets in a match at Perth Stadium.
This ten is also at the top level of the elite company within the world test championship. It’s connected with Haul Nathan Lyon and Cummins, just three bowlers to have taken 200 wickets at the WTC, to highlight his consistency and impact in high-pressure international cricket settings.
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