Mitchell Starc Shines with Historic Ten-Wicket Haul in Ashes Opener

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc dazzled in the first Ashes Test against England, capturing ten wickets — a first for an Aussie pacer since 1990/91. Starc's 7/58 at Optus Stadium, Perth, and his crucial dismissals, including Joe Root and Ben Stokes, highlighted his enduring prowess and athleticism.

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc delivered a spectacular performance in the first Ashes Test against England, securing a remarkable ten-wicket haul at Perth's Optus Stadium. Starc's exceptional bowling in the first innings, taking 7/58, set a new benchmark for the best-ever figures at the venue.

The 35-year-old showcased his enduring athleticism by dismissing England's Zak Crawley with a stunning one-handed grab and went on to claim the crucial scalps of Joe Root and Ben Stokes. Starc became the first Australian pacer to achieve a ten-wicket haul in an Ashes series since Craig McDermott's feat in 1990/91 at Perth's WACA Stadium.

Starc's dominance persisted over England's premier batsmen, having dismissed Stokes 11 times in Tests and Root 10 times. Despite Australia's early batting struggles against England's Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse, Starc's efforts, along with Boland and Doggett, secured crucial wickets, setting up a thrilling contest in this historic Ashes opener.