What happened on day one of the Ashes
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On day one of the Ashes in Perth, Australia dominated as Mitchell Starc took seven wickets, bowling England out for 172. Debuts for Brendan Doggett and Jake Wetherald marked historic moments. Over 43,000 fans witnessed the action, with England's aggressive strategy faltering early and key players like Joe Root and Ben Stokes dismissed. The event drew record crowds, highlighting the Ashes' significance.
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Mitchell Starc bowls most of England out in first Ashes Test
- Brendan Doggett debuted as the third Indigenous player to receive a baggy green for Australia.
- Mitchell Starc took a wicket in the opening over and went on to claim his 100th wicket against England. 22s
- Joe Root was dismissed, continuing his form slump, and Ben Stokes was dismissed for the 10th time by Starc in Test cricket. 1m 5s
- Brendan Doggett took his first Test wicket, and Starc secured his fifth five-wicket haul against England. 1m 49s
- England was bowled out for 172, with Starc finishing with seven wickets; Jake Wetherald was dismissed for a duck on debut. 2m 0s
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Brendan Doggett made his debut as the third Indigenous player to receive a baggy green in the first Ashes Test. Jake Wetherald also debuted. England's 'Baz Ball' strategy failed in the first over, and Mitchell Starc took a wicket in the opening over for the seventh time in his Test career. Starc dominated, taking seven wickets and bowling England out for 172. Joe Root and Ben Stokes were among the key wickets. Australia finished the day in a commanding position.
Perth hosted the first Ashes Test, drawing a record crowd of 53,000 on day one. Fans from Australia and the UK, including the Barmy Army, attended the sold-out event. The atmosphere was lively, with over 175,000 fans expected across the first two days, surpassing previous attendance records.