21 Nov 2025 08:00 AM (IST)

Australia vs England LIVE: Starc’s wonder, shock to England

Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc has achieved the feat of taking a wicket in the very first over of Test cricket for the 7th time. He broke England’s opening pair by taking the wicket of Jack Crowley. This is the third time that Starc has dismissed Crowley in Test. Crowley did not score any runs.

21 Nov 2025 07:54 AM (IST)

Australia vs England LIVE: England batting starts

England’s first innings of the first Ashes Test being played in Perth has started. Ben Duckett and Jack Crowley have taken charge of the opening. The responsibility of giving a strong start to the team is on the shoulders of both of them.

21 Nov 2025 07:30 AM (IST)

Australia vs England LIVE: Playing XI of England-Australia

England: Jack Crowley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer.

Australia: Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherold, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Brendon Doggett.

21 Nov 2025 07:26 AM (IST)

Australia vs England LIVE: England won the toss

The Ashes has started. The first Test is in Perth, in which England won the toss and decided to bat first.