Ash 2025-26 [WATCH]: Mitchell Starc completes 10 wickets in Perth with the key dismissal of Ben Stokes on day 2 of the Perth Test

Australia And England started their much-awaited first test match of the Ashes series 2025-26 at the iconic Perth Stadium on November 21, 2025. The rivalry between the two cricketing giants added immense excitement to the match. The Perth pitch is renowned for its speed and resilience, providing a true test for both batters and bowlers over the course of the match.

Mitchell Starc dismisses England captain Ben Stokes on day 2 of the Perth Test

The highlight of Day 2 of the Ashes opener came from Australia’s left-arm pacer Mitchell Starcwho delivered a spectacular bowling performance. At the crucial moment of the innings, on delivery 24.4, Starc bowled to the England captain Ben Stokes with a perfect back of a long ball at the stump. The ball shaped away from the left-hander, provoking a lead that was cleverly taken by Australian captain Steve Smith at second slip. This wicket was Starc’s tenth of the match and marked an important milestone as he finished with 7.4 overs, 1 maiden, 20 runs and 3 wickets in that innings alone. Stokes was dismissed for two runs off eleven balls, his struggling resistance punctuated by Starc’s sharp bowling.

The dismissal wasn’t just another wicket; it was the eleventh time Starc dismissed Stokes in Test cricket, demonstrating clear dominance over the England captain. This 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 takes a 10-wicket haul on Day 2 of the Ashes Opener

Starc’s performance in both innings was nothing short of spectacular. He claimed a haul of 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 ever bowling performances at Perth Stadium, and he continued the attack in the second innings through key batsmen including Zak Crawley, Joe Rootand of course Ben Stokes. Starc’s relentless pace and accuracy, even in the absence of fellow pacers on the front line Pat Cummins And Josh Hazlewoodmade Australia’s bowling attack a formidable unit. Starc also became the first player to take 10 wickets in a match at Perth Stadium.

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

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