Mitchell Starc assessed the opening day at the Gabba as evenly balanced after England finished on 325 for 9, with Joe Root unbeaten on 135. Key moments included a pivotal run out by Josh Inglis and a notable catch involving Alex Carey and Marnus Labuschagne.
Breakdown
- Mitchell Starc says day one at the Gabba was evenly balanced
- England finished on 325 for 9, with Joe Root unbeaten on 135 4s
- Josh Inglis' run out of Ben Stokes shifted the momentum 25s
- Alex Carey made a notable catch despite a collision with Labuschagne 38s