Starc Destroys England with Career-Best 7-58 on Fiery Perth Pitch

On the opening day of the first Test of the 2025–26 Ashes Series at Perth Stadium, left arm quick Mitchell Starc produced a truly sensational display of fast bowling, claiming 7 wickets for 58 runs off just 12.5 overs.

His victims included prominent figures such as Joe Root (for a duck) and Ben Stokes, signalling the start of a dramatic collapse by England in their first innings—bowled out for 172 in only 32.5 overs. 

Starc’s performance was elevated by the context: with key Australian pace bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood unavailable, the onus was on him to lead the attack—and he responded in emphatic fashion.

Nov 2025.