Ashes 1st Test LIVE Score, AUS vs ENG: Duckett, Pope stabilise England’s innings; Australia desperate for wicket

Day 1 of the 2025 Ashes at Perth Stadium was marked by intense action, with England dominating against Australia. After England scored 172 runs, Australia struggled, managing only 123 runs and losing 9 wickets. As Day 2 begins, England aims to secure a solid lead over Australia, taking advantage of the challenging pitch conditions. Joe Root leads the charge, hoping to replicate Virat Kohli’s success in Perth from the previous year.
Australia, however, is not backing down. Mitchell Starc’s impressive performance on Day 1 gave them hope, along with support from Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, and Nathan Lyon. The pressure is on England to maintain their lead and capitalise on Day 2’s improving batting conditions.
Highlights of Day 2 include Starc’s early wicket, reducing England to 132 runs and giving Australia a chance to rally with a strong last-wicket stand. Despite initial setbacks, Australia remains determined to turn the tables in their favor.
Will England hold on to their lead, or can Australia stage a comeback in the ongoing Ashes 1st Test match?