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2025/26 Ashes: 1st Test, Day 1 Recap
England's bowling dominance triggered 19 wickets on Day 1, leaving Australia trailing by 49 runs and under pressure to recover, commentators said.
- On Day 1 of the first 2025-26 Ashes Test at Perth, 19 wickets fell as Australia cricket team finished 123/9, trailing England cricket team by 49 runs in the first innings.
- England exploited a long-running Australian weakness to quick bowling, a problem the Australia cricket team struggled with on pace-friendly surfaces, as seen in Jasprit Bumrah's series last year.
- Commentators urged England cricket team to keep pressure on and not allow Australia cricket team to `glue those cracks back together`, while Michael Vaughan said England had won the day but cautioned in The Telegraph there was still a long way to go.
- England are on top after Day 1, but the Ashes are not won on the opening day, so commentators urged England to keep widening pressure to force changes on Australia.
- Framed by the Ashes' unique status, past Perth results show India won last year but Australia bounced back, keeping the contest unpredictable despite England's strong start.
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‘Loved it from start to finish’: Michael Vaughan gives his verdict after 19 wickets fall on Day 1 of first Australia versus England 2025-26 Ashes Test
After 19 wickets fell on the opening day as the hosts ended at 123/9, still trailing the visitors by 49 runs in the first innings, Michael Vaughan said England had won the first day’s play.
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