Mitchell Starc, 35, produced an age-defying catch to dismiss Zak Crawley for the second time in the Perth Test as Australia launched their second innings with a bang

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Mitchell Starc starred with the ball on Day 1 of the first Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday, November 21.

Mitchell Starc ended up achieving his career-best in Tests as he single-handedly blew away England with figures of 7/58. England could muster just 172 runs in their innings, however, the tourists too responded brilliantly with ball,

Mitchell Starc produced an all-round bowling performance to script Australia's dominant victory in the opening Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium.

Australia and England commenced their much-anticipated 1st Test match of the 2025-26 Ashes series at the iconic Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025. The rivalry between the two cricketing giants added immense excitement to the contest.

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc delivered a masterclass in fast bowling during the opening Ashes Test in Perth, scripting history with an exceptional all-round performance that resulted in a 10-wicket match haul.

Ace Australia pacer Mitchell Starc put in yet another excellent performance for his side in the second innings of the first Ashes Test, taking 10 wickets across the two innings, Starc went on to complete 200 wickets in the WTC.