Cummins dismissed Ben Stokes (5) in the morning, then grabbed another four after lunch.Įngland made a disastrous start after Joe Root won the toss and elected to bat, with Rory Burns becoming the first player dismissed with the opening ball of an Ashes series in 85 years, bowled around his legs by a Mitchell Starc delivery.

Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in a dream start to his Australia captaincy as England were skittled for 147 before tea on the opening day of the Ashes opener. Australia’s fast bowling captain Pat Cummins finished with figures of 5/38.Īustralia Playing XI: David Warner, Marcus Harris, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh HazlewoodĮngland Playing XI: Rory Burns, Haseeb Hameed, Dawid Malan, Joe Root(c), Ben Stokes, Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler(w), Chris Woakes, Ollie Robinson, Mark Wood, Jack Leach A 52-run sixth-wicket partnership between Jos Buttler (39) and Ollie Pope (35) provided some stability in the middle but Australia’s pace attack brought an end to the hosts’ first innings in 50.1 overs. The final session was abandoned due to rain and bad light.Īfter visiting captain Joe Root opted to bat first, England were reduced to 29/4 early in the morning session. (AP)Īustralia vs England (AUS vs ENG) 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: England were dismissed for 147 before tea on the opening day of the first Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba on Wednesday. Australia vs England (AUS vs ENG) 1st Test, Day 1 Highlights: The match is being played in Brisbane.

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