The Ashes 2025 Test between Australia and England kicked off at Perth Stadium in Perth on Friday (November 21), with bowlers dominating the action as 19 wickets fell on the first day. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat, but his team was bundled out for 172 within two sessions, thanks to a sensational spell by Mitchell Starc who claimed 7 wickets for 58 runs. Only a few English batters managed to reach double figures, with Harry Brook top-scoring with 52.
In response, England fought back strongly with Stokes leading from the front, picking up 5 wickets for 23 runs to restrict Australia to 123/9 at stumps. The home team still trails by 49 runs with Nathan Lyon and Brendan Doggett at the crease.
Fans took to social media, particularly X, to share hilarious memes reacting to the thrilling day of cricket at Perth. One meme humorously depicted Virat Kohli’s reaction to an Australian player getting beaten by England.
England pacer Brydon Carse, reflecting on the day’s play, praised the pitch conditions and his team’s performance. He mentioned that the fans at Perth Stadium were treated to an exciting day of cricket and commended Stokes for his game-changing spell. Carse also highlighted the assistance from the pitch and his satisfaction in dismissing one of the world’s best players.
Overall, the first day of the Ashes 2025 Test provided plenty of entertainment and excitement for both players and fans. Stay tuned for more updates on the match.
Live match updates of the first Ashes 2025 Test can be found here.
Editor: Balakrishna
