The Ashes series is one of the biggest test cricket series. This time it is being played in Australia. The first match of the series between Australia and England is being played in Perth. So far the bowlers have dominated this match. On the second day of this match an unprecedented feat in the 148 years history of Test cricket was achieved by Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc and England fast bowler Jofra Archer. was achieved.
This has happened for the first time in the 148-year history of Test cricket
In fact, the openers of this match got off to a poor start in all three innings. The match started with England batting. However, Mitchell Starc dismissed England opener Jack Crowley in the very first over. Jack Crowley lost his wicket for no runs, meaning England lost their first wicket for no runs. After that, Jofra Archer gave England a similar start. Jofra Archer also dismissed Australian opener Jack Weatherold in the very first over. Australia also lost this wicket for no runs.
Mitchell Starc again dismisses Jack Crowley
England’s second innings also started in the same way. Mitchell Starc once again dismissed Jack Crowley in the first over. Jack Crowley was dismissed for the second innings in a row. This meant that the first wicket in all three innings of this Test match went without a run, an important record. Such a feat was never seen before in the 148-year history of Test cricket.
England took the lead
So far, the bowlers have dominated this match. England were bowled out for just 172 in their first innings, with Mitchell Starc taking a total of 7 wickets. However, England’s bowlers struck back, bowling Australia out for 132 in their first innings, taking a 40-run lead. This made the match more exciting.
