Australia Bowler Mitchell Starc Delivers 'Absolute Clinic' as England Struggles on Day One of Ashes Test.
In a blistering display, Australia's left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 7 wickets for 58 runs as England crumbled to a dismal total of 172 in just 33 overs at the WACA Ground in Perth on day one of the first Ashes Test. The English team was never in contention after Starc set the tone with three consecutive maidens, followed by five consecutive dot balls.
Starc's devastating spell was made even more impressive by the fact that he achieved this feat without any support from his teammates. The Australian bowling attack was able to control the innings, restricting England's batsmen to a meagre total of 172 in just over three hours of play.
England's top order was particularly poor, with opener Dawid Malan being bowled for just one run off the second ball of Starc's spell. The Australian then proceeded to take advantage of the English team's struggles, dispatching batsman Sam Hain for a golden duck and leaving him stranded at the crease.
Starc's impressive display was a stark contrast to England's batting woes, which saw the likes of Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jonny Bairstow all fall prey to his pace and accuracy. As the Australian team looked on with ease, it seemed clear that Starc had single-handedly dictated the course of the innings.
Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, was thrilled with the display from his left-arm quick, saying "Mitchell was absolutely clinic in there today. He got England out for 172 in just over three hours of play and we're looking forward to building on that score."
The first Ashes Test is set to continue tomorrow, but it's unlikely that England will be able to mount a comeback with Starc and his teammates so full of life.
In a blistering display, Australia's left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 7 wickets for 58 runs as England crumbled to a dismal total of 172 in just 33 overs at the WACA Ground in Perth on day one of the first Ashes Test. The English team was never in contention after Starc set the tone with three consecutive maidens, followed by five consecutive dot balls.
Starc's devastating spell was made even more impressive by the fact that he achieved this feat without any support from his teammates. The Australian bowling attack was able to control the innings, restricting England's batsmen to a meagre total of 172 in just over three hours of play.
England's top order was particularly poor, with opener Dawid Malan being bowled for just one run off the second ball of Starc's spell. The Australian then proceeded to take advantage of the English team's struggles, dispatching batsman Sam Hain for a golden duck and leaving him stranded at the crease.
Starc's impressive display was a stark contrast to England's batting woes, which saw the likes of Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jonny Bairstow all fall prey to his pace and accuracy. As the Australian team looked on with ease, it seemed clear that Starc had single-handedly dictated the course of the innings.
Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, was thrilled with the display from his left-arm quick, saying "Mitchell was absolutely clinic in there today. He got England out for 172 in just over three hours of play and we're looking forward to building on that score."
The first Ashes Test is set to continue tomorrow, but it's unlikely that England will be able to mount a comeback with Starc and his teammates so full of life.
australia's got nothing to worry about with this guy on their side, england's batsmen were getting smashed left and right. pat cummins should be proud of his player, total clinic indeed 
I'm getting so sick of the way they format this website... it's always the same thing - news article, commentary, and then just a bunch of stuff from the captain... can't we get some more analysis or expert opinions on here? 
I mean, Starc was definitely on fire today, but how did he manage that spell without any support from his teammates? That's not something you see every day... 
7 wickets for 58 runs is insane! 
But seriously, can we get a more in-depth look at the strategies behind Australia's attack and England's batting woes? This stuff feels like it's just being spewed out by the press release department... 
. 7 wickets for 58 runs? Easy peasy. But come on, can't we get some more nuanced analysis here? Just because the Aussie team dominated doesn't mean we have to gloss over the nuances of the game 
. I mean, can't they at least give us a little bit of context?
And the way he did it, all by himself like that's just ridiculous. I'm not saying England wasn't in trouble, but... come on! 
The way Australia was able to control the innings and Starc just tore through them, it's like they were playing a different game out there. 
Not to mention, his teammates were all so supportive and let him do his thing... I mean, who needs a team effort when you've got someone like Starc on the pitch? 
. its not just about him doing it alone tho, australia's whole team looked solid out there 
. they worked together to build that score and now they're in a great position to take control of the series 
Omg Australia 
is on fire 
, taking down England 
one by one 
๏ธ and the pace 
๏ธ to leave them all in the dust 
. I'm loving the way he took control of the game 
, no need for backup from his teammates 
. The Aussies are looking strong 
, can't wait to see what they do next 
. England's batsmen 
better bring their A-game 
!
7 wickets for 58 runs is insane!!! the way he bowled those maidens in a row, it was like he was unstoppable 
and then the dot balls to seal the deal... classic starc style! 
. I mean, you can't ask for much more than that from your bowler. And the way Australia dominated that innings? Unbelievable 
.
. The question is, can they bounce back tomorrow? I'm not so sure...
it's gonna be tough for them to mount a comeback tomorrow, aussie bowlers are lookin fierce