Ashes 2025-26 [WATCH]: Mitchell Starc completes 10 wicket haul in Perth with key dismissal of Ben Stokes on day two of Perth Test

Australia And England began their highly anticipated first Test match of the Ashes Series 2025-26 at the iconic Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025. The rivalry between the two cricket giants added immense excitement to the competition. The Perth pitch is known for its pace and bounce, providing a real test for batters and bowlers during the match.

Mitchell Starc dismisses England captain Ben Stokes on day two of the Perth Test

The highlight of the second Ashes opening day came from the Australian left-arm pacer. Mitchell Starcwho delivered a spectacular bowling performance. At the crucial moment of the innings, on delivery 24.4, Starc addressed the England captain. Ben Stokes with a perfect back of a length ball at off stump. The ball flew away from the left-hander, sparking an edge which was smartly taken by Australian captain Steve Smith at second slip. This wicket was Starc’s tenth in the match, marking a milestone as he finished with 7.4 overs, 1 maiden, 20 runs and 3 wickets in that innings alone. Stokes was dismissed for 2 runs off 11 balls, his careful resistance interrupted by Starc’s incisive bowling.

The dismissal wasn’t just any wicket; it was the 11th time that Starc had dismissed Stokes in Test cricket, demonstrating clear dominance over the England captain. The breakthrough came at a critical time when England were struggling at 88 for 6, and Starc’s brilliance breathed life into Australia’s hopes of wresting control from the visitors.​

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Mitchell Starc gets 10-wicket haul on day two of Ashes opener

Starc’s performance over the two rounds was nothing short of spectacular. He took 10 wickets (10 for 113) in this match, becoming the first Australian pacer in 35 years to achieve such a feat in an Ashes Test. His figures of 7 for 58 in the first innings remain among the best bowling performances of all time at Perth Stadium, and he continued the assault in the second innings by dismissing key batsmen including Zak Crawley, Joe Racineand of course Ben Stokes. Starc’s relentless pace and precision, even in the absence of other frontline animators Patrick Cummins And Josh Hazlewoodmade the Australian bowling attack a formidable unit. Starc also became the first player to take 10 wickets in a match at Perth Stadium.

That ten-for also elevated Starc to elite company within the World Test Championship. With this transport he joined Nathan Lyon and Cummins as one of three bowlers to take 200 wickets in the WTC, highlighting his consistency and impact in high-pressure international cricket settings.

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