US EditionPerth’s Ashes Pitch Was Rated ‘Very Good’. It Puts the Spotlight Back on England’s Batting
The pitch was rated very good by experts while England’s batting struggled, with former players debating differing pitch standards between India and Australia.
- On Thursday, James Allsopp said the match referee's 'very good' rating justifies our belief Perth Stadium produced a pitch that provided a fair balance between bat and ball, and the Test finished inside two days after 847 deliveries.
- According to ICC criteria, Perth pitch characteristics showed good carry, limited seam movement, and consistent bounce, but Ben Stokes, England captain, lost all 20 wickets in just 67.3 overs.
- Notably, Travis Head, Australia batter, scored 123 from 83 balls to turn the Perth Ashes Test, following Day 1's match figures, which included 19 wickets and Harry Brook's 52.
- Cricket Australia says the early finish will cost millions in lost revenue and disappointed fans holding tickets for days three and four, despite captivating huge viewing audiences.
- England have arranged extra sessions at Allan Border Field and in Brisbane, skipping a Canberra tour match as former India players criticize perceived pitch double standards.
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ICC hands out verdict on pitch in Perth after two-day Ashes opener clash
The Ashes 2025-26 opener was one of the shortest Test matches recorded in history. Australia and England took on each other in the first Test of the series at the Perth Stadium from November 21, and where fans anticipated a thrilling clash across five days, the game ended within two days as Australia registered an eight-wicket victory. It is worth noting that the pitch was heavily discussed after the game ended in just two days. The surface saw…
ICC Rates Perth Pitch ‘Very Good’ After AUS vs ENG Ashes 2025–26 Opener Ends in Two Days | 🏏 LatestLY
The Perth Test saw 19 wickets fall on Day 1 as England were bowled out for 172 with Mitchell Starc taking career-best figures of 7-58 before Australia's batters collapsed to 121/9 at stumps. Day 2 saw 13 wickets fall and 380 runs put on the board as England were bowled out for 164 before Travis Head's incredible 123 guided Australia to victory. 🏏 ICC Rates Perth Pitch ‘Very Good’ After AUS vs ENG Ashes 2025–26 Opener Ends in Two Days.
The curious case of England’s invisible spinner
Join our cricket correspondent Chris Stocks for Ashes Dispatch, the free newsletter bringing you expert analysis, match updates, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from the tour. You can sign up here. SYDNEY — Shoaib Bashir has become England’s invisible man on this Ashes tour. Left out of the series opener in Perth, he is seemingly likely to be overlooked again for next week’s day-night Test in Brisbane. It’s understandable given the condi…
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