Overview:
Joe Root, who came to Australia in search of his maiden Test hundred Down Under, lasted 7 balls. Starc's delivery took the edge off Root's bat, and Marnus Labuschagne did the rest in the slip cordon.
Mitchell Starc has dismantled England’s top order, with two batters failing to score runs. Ben Stokes’ decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired as legendary Starc didn’t allow the English batters to settle down.
The left-arm seamer got rid of Zak Crawley in the first over of the match. The right-handed batter was caught by Usman Khawaja on the sixth delivery of the over.
WHO ELSE!!!
— Kayo Sports (@kayosports) November 21, 2025
The first wicket of the Ashes, and it was a peach of a delivery!#cricket #ashes #theashes #AUSvsENG pic.twitter.com/FSU53qiQpt
Ben Duckett tried to be aggressive and managed to score 20 runs off 21 balls, but Starc had the last laugh when the southpaw was given LBW on the fourth ball of the 7th over.
TWO for Starc! 🔥
— Kayo Sports (@kayosports) November 21, 2025
Catch the #TheAshes in 4k and with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo!#Ashes #Cricket #KayoSports pic.twitter.com/1fvT8Imvm0
Joe Root, who came to Australia in search of his maiden Test hundred Down Under, lasted 7 balls. Starc’s delivery took the edge off Root’s bat, and Marnus Labuschagne did the rest in the slip cordon.
Mitchell Starc has claimed his 100th wicket against England! #MilestoneMoment | #Ashes | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/vItwfdCK3X
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 21, 2025
The Aussie fans celebrated the dismissal of Root, who is currently the best batter in the longest format of the game.

