US EditionThe Ashes: England Bowlers Hit Back at Australia on Opening Day in Perth
England bowlers, including Atkinson and Stokes, took multiple wickets to halt Australia's progress, leaving them 100 runs behind, shifting momentum in the Ashes Test match.
- On day one, Australia now trail by 100 runs, finishing 9-123 at stumps with Ben Stokes taking five wickets and England bowlers Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, and Mark Wood claiming multiple wickets.
- Atkinson continued his tight spell, bowling a maiden while Mark Wood's bouncer hit Cameron Green's helmet, prompting Ben Stokes to sustain the attack.
- Brydon Carse caught Travis Head for 21 in a cheap dismissal, while Mark Howard noted, `Steve Smith is motioning, saying, 'We need Usman out on the ground'`.
- Australia now trail by 100 runs, shifting momentum as England bowlers gained control and Usman Khawaja's repeated departures disrupted Australia's batting order.
- England were bowled out for 172 with Jamie Smith and Mark Wood departing late, while Scott Boland conceded 62 from his 10 overs during Australia's reply.
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