Australia And England Its much awaited first test match has started 2025-26 Ashes series On November 21, 2025 at the iconic Perth Stadium. The rivalry between the two cricket giants added immense excitement to the competition. Perth’s pitches are known for their pace and bounce, presenting a true test for both batsmen and bowlers during matches.
Mitchell Starc dismissed England captain Ben Stokes on the second day of Perth Test.
The highlight of the second day of the first match of the Ashes was Australia’s left-arm fast bowler. Mitchell StarcWho performed brilliantly. At the crucial moment of the innings, Starc bowled out the England captain on 24.4 balls. ben stokes With a perfect back of a length ball on off stump. The ball went away from the left-handed batsman, taking an edge which was deftly taken by Australia captain Steve Smith at second slip. This wicket was Starc’s tenth wicket in the match, an important milestone as he had taken 7.4 overs, 1 maiden, 20 runs and 3 wickets in that innings alone. Stokes was out for 2 runs off 11 balls, his tough resistance reduced by Starc’s sharp bowling.
The dismissal was not just any wicket; This was the 11th time that Starc had dismissed Stokes in Test cricket, demonstrating clear dominance over the English captain. The breakthrough came at a crucial juncture when England were struggling at 88 for 6, and Starc’s brilliance revived Australia’s hopes of wresting control from the visitors.
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Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets on the second day of the Ashes opener.
Starc’s performance in both innings was excellent. He took 10 wickets (10 wickets for 113 runs) in this match and became the first Australian fast bowler to achieve such a feat in an Ashes Test in 35 years. His figures of 7 for 58 in the first innings were one of the best bowling performances at the Perth Stadium, and he continued the attack by dismissing key batsmen in the second innings as well. jack crawley, Joe Rootand of course ben stokesStarc’s relentless pace and accuracy even in the absence of fellow frontline pacers pat cummins And Josh HazlewoodMade Australia’s bowling attack a strong unit. Starc also became the first player to take 10 wickets in a match at Perth Stadium.
This ten wickets also included Starc in the elite team in the World Test Championship. With this race, he joined nathan lyon And Cummins is one of just three bowlers to take 200 wickets in the WTC, underscoring his consistency and impact in high-pressure international cricket settings.
