Ashes 1st Test LIVE Score: Australia vs England, Mitchell Starc shines early in series

Australia is gearing up to face England in the 1st Ashes Test match at Perth Stadium. Due to injuries to captains Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc leads the Australian team alongside Scott Boland and debutant Brendan Doggett. Jake Weatherald and Usman Khawaja will open the batting for Australia, with Steven Smith as the captain. On the other hand, England is yet to finalize their playing XI, debating between Shoaib Bashir and a pace-heavy attack. The focus remains on Mark Wood’s fitness. England’s lineup includes Zak Crawley, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes. Perth Stadium hosts an Ashes Test match for the first time, setting the stage for an exciting series opener. With a history of high-scoring matches at the venue, both teams will strategize accordingly for a competitive start to the series.