After getting out for a duck in the first innings, Root managed only eight in the second innings in Perth. Root was taken down by Starc on both occasions. In the first innings, Starc bowled a perfect length ball on the leg stump that straightened and forced Root to edge it to Marnus Labuschagne.
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Scott Boland came in and removed Ollie Pope (33) and Harry Brook (0), and England suddenly collapsed from 65/1 to 76/4 at the Optus Stadium. Earlier, England openers Zak Crawley (0) and Ben Duckett (28) also failed to make an impact against Australia.
Matthew Hayden teases Stuart Broad as Australia rip through England in Ashes opener
The legendary Australian batter Matthew Hayden took a playful dig at Stuart Broad on live commentary as Australia tore through England in the Ashes opener in Perth. With Boland and Starc destroying the English batting lineup, Hayden joked about Broad watching it all from the commentary box.
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On the other hand, Broad, sitting in the commentary box, looked completely stunned. The former England fast bowler was completely speechless and held his head in his hands, as he was clearly taken aback by how quickly the momentum had swung at the Optus Stadium.
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) November 22, 2025
Notably, England bowled out for just 164 runs in their second innings, as Australia now needs only 205 runs to win the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the Ashes 2025-26 series.
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