AUS vs ENG 1st Test: Australia close on 123-9 after England skittled for 172

AUS vs ENG 1st Test: The first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes series between Australia and England began on Friday (November 21). England, batting first, were all out for just 172. In response, Australia reached 123 for 9 in their first innings at stumps. Brendan Doggett was 0 and Nathan Lyon was 0. Lyon is unbeaten on 3 runs.

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The Australian team is still trailing by 49 runs based on the first innings. A total of 19 wickets fell on the first day of the Perth Test. The last time this happened was in 1909, when more than 18 wickets fell on the first day's play.

Australia's first innings

The Australian team also had a poor start. Jofra Archer trapped debutant opener Jake Weatherald LBW for 0 on the second ball of the first innings. The second wicket to fall was Marnus Labuschagne (9), bowled by Archer. Smith (17) also didn't last long. Brydon Carse had him caught by Harry Brook. Experienced Usman Khawaja (2) also fell to Carse, who had him caught by wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

How many Tests have been played between England and Australia?

361 Test matches have been played between Australia and England so far. During this period, the Australian team won 152 matches, while England won 112. 97 Test matches were also drawn. This means that the Australian team has the upper hand in statistics. In any case, England has not yet played a Test match at Optus Stadium. Australia, on the other hand, has an excellent record at this ground. Australia has played five Test matches at this ground, winning four and losing one.

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Australia's Playing XI: Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland

England's Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Jack Crowley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith(wicketkeeper), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood