The much awaited first test Ashes 2025-26 The series at Perthus Stadium got off to an emphatic start Australia face EnglishOn November 21, 2025, the intense twist drama kicked off the historical competition. To vocal and animated fans, Australia was a left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc A fiery and clinical bowling performance that got England out in their first innings, who caught the eye.
Ashes 2025-26: Mitchell Starc’s Fierce 7-Wicket Haul, Overturns on Day 1
Over the first over, Starc unleashed relentless aggression and looseness, setting the tone with rapid progression. It stopped Zach Crawley Opened and seaming for a duck with a sharp delivery, the Australian bowler joins the early part. Starc protected his attack from the roots Ben Duckett LBW for 21 and hopes of a devastating England elimination Joe root All for a duck, nine overs inside the opening over. This devastating triple struck Starc’s ruthless intent and made Ashes history as the first left-arm seamer to reach the 100-Ashe seamet with an exceptional strike rate.
England tried to stabilize Ollie Pope (46) and Harry Brook (52), who show resistance to supported value contributions Jamie Smith‘s 33 runs. However, Starc’s accuracy emerged late in the innings to spoil any momentum, his four wickets for 58 in 12.5 overs being one of the best magical performances in modern Ashes cricket. Support from the debutante Brendan Doggettstarting with two wickets and Cameron GreenAn infected wicket did not provide for England’s fragile innings.
Australia bowl out England for a low score in the first innings of an Ashes opener
England’s innings was all out for 172 in just 32.5 overs, underscoring the first-day advantage for the hosts. After Starc’s fiery start, Wickets failed to form a remarkable partnership with England regularly or against a disciplined Australian bowling attack. With Brook’s half-century and moments of brave resistance and moments from Pope and Smith, the team fell one pitch short on a pitch that offered suffocation and movement to the PACE attack.
Intervals of the session, 2/33 (Duckett), 3/39 (Root), 4/39 (Pope), 4/94 (Pope), 4/39 (Pope) and beyond, saw a steady collapse to 172, leaving Australia in a commanding position. Starc’s destructive spell, doggett and green, England’s “Bazball” blackened “Baseball” aggressive intent, brought the crowd with the delight of the crowd. Australia’s fields were sharp with key holders supporting Starc’s wicket-taking ability.
At the toss break, Australia maintain a firm grip on the match dynamics, putting England under considerable pressure to bounce back in the second innings and set an exciting tone for the remainder of the Ashes series. Fans are heating up the battle for the Urn on home soil after Starc’s sensational display and a dominant Australian opening day in Perth.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
No cummins, no Hazlewood no problem says Starc. 7/58 to start the Ashes! Good slander 👏 # Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/dug68lkdv0
– Wasim Jaffer (@Wasimjaffer14) 21 November 2025
Mitchell Starc picked 7/58 in the Ashes opener.
– A true legend for Australia! pic.twitter.com/ego3idozdh
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 21 November 2025
Mitchell Starc, an opening day bullion five-for-three 🔥#Wtc27 | #Ausveng 📝: https://t.co/ee4sozeuc pic.twitter.com/2lylyq5en8
– ICC (@icc) 21 November 2025
– No Hazlewood.
– No Cummins.
– There is no problem.Because mitchell starc is here and takes the five wicket catch. 🔥🥶 pic.twitter.com/f9idqg7flm
– Johns. (@crickcrazyjohns) 21 November 2025
England were bowled out for 172 👈
– 7-over for Mitchell Starc#Aşlar #Ausveng #Mitchellstarch pic.twitter.com/d4ddy2y7ql
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) 21 November 2025
Pat cummins no
No Josh Hazelwood
BAD DAY FOR BOBAND& Sir Mitchell Starc stands on the biggest stage again 🙏
Aussies are blessed to have mitchell starc
The biggest. # Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/grwqwttcsy
– Crackicism (@Crackicism) 21 November 2025
No pat cummins? Don’t have any nuts? No problem says Mitchell Starc
Best bowling figures for Mitch Starc. What a magical 7/58 🥶😍#Aşlar # Ashes2025 #Ausveng pic.twitter.com/jop6y9uwo6– 𝐀𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 (@ theashishsingh7) 21 November 2025
Mitchell Starc has tied the best 2 Test innings in this ongoing series.
England were completely blitzed for 172.#Aşlar # Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/m8bcjsbea4
– Aiinspirehub (@allnspirein) 21 November 2025
Mitchell Starc in the Ashes.# Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/lcaxn9n6rm
– 𝐒 𝐰 __ 𝐫 __ (@swaramsdian) 21 November 2025
Mitchell Starc 🙌 #eats pic.twitter.com/jcz1cgfuv8
– Praveen Dubey (@praveendubey_03) 21 November 2025
🔥 Mitchell Starc going crazy! 🔥
– 36 wickets in 8 tests in 2025 – aged 35 and on top like never before! 🏏🤯 # Ashes2025 #Mitchellstarch #Testcricket pic.twitter.com/i0wiquogin
– akaran.a (@ akaran_1) 21 November 2025
Sorry Mitchell Starc, you must be the greatest 🙏 pic.twitter.com/y6xgrfjhtr
– Crackicism (@Crackicism) 21 November 2025
