England Collapses in Perth

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– November 21, 2025

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England was bowled out for 172 on the first day of the Ashes series with Australia. Mitchell Starc took a career-best 7/58 in Perth, with the only resistance coming from Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, and Jamie Smith.

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