Stokes Shines as Wickets Fall in Chaotic Ashes Opener
The Ashes have kicked off with a bang in Perth, and what a start it has been! From the very first ball, England’s Ben Stokes made his presence felt, rattling the Australian batting lineup and sending wickets tumbling. It has been a day where momentum swung like a pendulum, with the crowd at Perth Stadium witnessing high drama and some nail-biting moments.
England’s bowling attack, led by Stokes, exploited every bit of assistance from the pitch. The Australians struggled to settle, and early wickets fell faster than expected, leaving their top order flustered. Usman Khawaja tried to resist the pressure, but the chaos around him made it difficult to build partnerships. Cameron Green and Travis Head made valiant efforts, yet they too were caught in the storm created by Stokes’ fiery spell. It was a day where the saying “the Ashes are won in the trenches” truly came alive.
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The opening session saw wickets falling at regular intervals. Mitchell Starc, known for his pace, couldn’t deliver the breakthrough England might have hoped for with the ball, but Stokes’ clever use of angles, pace variation, and bounce kept the Aussies guessing. By the close of play, England had made a statement: this series will be hard-fought, and their determination is clear.
For the fans following live coverage, the action was available across multiple platforms. Cricket enthusiasts could catch every ball on Kayo Sports, Foxtel, Seven, and 7Plus, or tune into live commentary on ABC Radio, Triple M, SEN, and the BBC. The CA Live app also provided real-time score updates, giving fans worldwide the chance to follow the chaos as it unfolded.
Australia, despite being hit by injuries and disruptions in the squad, will look to regroup for the coming days. Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are expected to anchor the innings, while the bowlers, including Scott Boland and Nathan Lyon, will need to strike early to keep England in check. On the other hand, England has shown that they are more than capable of seizing the initiative, with Stokes leading from the front and promising to make the series an exciting contest.
As the Ashes continue across Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, one thing is certain: this is not just cricket; it’s a spectacle. Every session, every ball could change the course of the series, and after this opening day, it’s clear that the 2025-26 Ashes will be remembered for bold spells, unexpected collapses, and thrilling cricket. The stage is set, the players are ready, and fans around the world are in for a cricketing rollercoaster.
The Ashes have returned, and if day one is anything to go by, we are in for one unforgettable series.
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