England had a rough start in the 2025 Ashes series opening test against Australia. Ben Stokes’ team chose to bat after winning the toss on a pitch seemingly favorable for batting. However, the Australian team, led by Mitchell Starc, dominated England’s batting lineup. Zak Crawley was dismissed without scoring after just six balls, and Joe Root also fell for a duck.
England faced a challenging task after being bowled out for 172, but Jofra Archer gave them a positive start by dismissing debutant Jake Weatherald. Starc’s impressive performance continued, with notable wickets including Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson, and Mark Wood.
Starc’s exceptional bowling display, including figures of 7-58, set the tone for Australia’s dominance. Despite some resistance from Ollie Pope and Harry Brook, England’s batting collapsed towards the end.
The focus now shifts to Joe Root, who is still seeking a century in Australia. However, Root’s struggle continued as he fell early to Starc. England will heavily rely on Root to make a strong comeback in the second innings of the test match.
As the Ashes series unfolds, fans can expect intense battles between England and Australia, with live coverage available on TNT Sports via discovery+ or Prime Video’s TNT Sports channel.