AUS vs ENG 1st Ashes Test, Day 1 Stump: Mitchell Starc’s shines as Australia reach 123/9 after bowling out England for 172

Mitchell Starc's brilliant 7/58 bowled out England for 172 before Australia reached 123/9 at stumps on Day 1 at Perth stadium.

Australia reached 123 for nine at stumps after dismissing England for 172 on the opening day of the first Test here on Friday.

At the draw of stumps, Nathan Lyon (3) was giving company to Brendan Doggett (0).

Pace spearhead Mitchell Starc Bumrah (7/58) took a five-wicket haul to emerge as the most successful bower for the hosts. His victims included openers Zak Crawley (0) and Ben Duckett (21), Joe Root (0), Ben Stokes (6), Jamie Smith (33), Gus Atkinson (1) and Mark Wood (0).

Pacer Brendan Doggett (2/27) and Cameron Green (1/1) shared three wickets among themselves.

In reply, Australia lost the wicket of nine players.

Brief Scores:

England 1st innings 172 all out in 32.5 overs (Harry Brook 52 , Ollie Pope 46; Mitchell Starc 5/58).

Australia 1st innings: 123 for nine in 39 overs (Nathan Lyon 3 not out; Ben Stokes 5/23).

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