In the absence of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc stood tall for Australia on Day 1 of the first AUS vs ENG Ashes 2025-26 Test at Perth, claiming his 17th five-wicket haul to absolutely down England's morale on the opening day of the five-match series.  Starc kicked off the morning session with three wickets, including removing Joe Root for a duck, and came back in the second session to pick Ben Stokes and Brydon Carse to register his 17th Test fifer, which is also his fifth against England, and second in Australia versus the arch-rivals. Ashes 2025–26: Scorching Mitchell Starc Leads From Front, England on Backfoot With Four Wickets Down at Lunch on Day 1 of First AUS vs ENG Test.

Mitchell Starc Claims 17th Test Fifer

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