The Ashes 2025 series has begun with a bang, as Australia and England clash in the first Test match at Perth's Optus Stadium. The rivalry between these two cricketing giants is legendary, and this year's series promises to be no different. With high stakes and even higher emotions, the cricket world is abuzz with excitement and anticipation.
Day 1 of the first Test saw an electrifying start, with England batting first but quickly finding themselves in trouble after a collapsing of four wickets for just 23 runs. This dramatic turn of events left the cricket community in shock, with many fans and pundits expressing their dismay over the day's farce. The Australian bowlers, led by the formidable Mitchell Starc, made the most of England's difficulties, picking up early wickets of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett to set the tone for the match.
As the second day unfolded, Australia continued to assert their dominance, requiring a mere 205 runs to win the Test after England's batting collapse. The visitors, however, are not ready to concede defeat just yet. England’s Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope are batting with renewed confidence, aiming to rebuild their side's innings and salvage the situation.
This series is particularly significant for England, who have struggled in recent years, securing just six of their last 46 Tests in Australia. This statistic underscores the challenge that lies before the touring side, as they seek to turn their fortunes around and reclaim some of the glory they have lost in previous encounters.
