{"id":16923,"date":"2025-11-20T21:36:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T01:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/australia-vs-england-ashes-first-test-begins-in-perth-with-historic-rivalry-renewed\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T21:37:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T01:37:08","slug":"31795-australia-vs-england-ashes-first-test-begins-in-perth-with-historic-rivalry-rene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/31795-australia-vs-england-ashes-first-test-begins-in-perth-with-historic-rivalry-rene\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia vs England: Ashes first Test begins in Perth with historic rivalry renewed"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ashes<\/b> cricket series kicks off with Australia<\/b> facing England<\/b> in Perth<\/b> on November 21-25, 2025<\/b>. This marks the first Test at the new Perth Stadium<\/b> venue. Australia<\/b>‘s team features two debutants<\/b>: Jake Weatherald<\/b> and Brendan Doggett<\/b>. England<\/b> captain Ben Stokes<\/b> leads a squad seeking their first series win since 2015<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts:<\/p>\n

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  • Test dates: November 21-25, 2025<\/b> at Perth Stadium<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Historical context: England<\/b> won only once in 14<\/b> prior Perth visits<\/li>\n
  • Debutants: Australia<\/b> includes Jake Weatherald<\/b> and Brendan Doggett<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Australia’s record: 3-0<\/b> unbeaten in World Test Championship<\/b> standings<\/li>\n
  • Series significance: First time Perth Stadium<\/b> hosts an Ashes Test<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    What Happened on Day One<\/h2>\n

    The 2025-26 Ashes<\/b> series commenced Friday at the modern Perth Stadium<\/b> venue. Australia<\/b> confirmed its lineup with notable debuts ahead. Jake Weatherald<\/b> and Brendan Doggett<\/b> received their Test caps<\/b> for Australia<\/b>. Beau Webster<\/b> was dropped for the opener.<\/p>\n

    Australia’s batting order included Weatherald<\/b> and Usman Khawaja<\/b> opening. Marnus Labuschagne<\/b> earned a recall to the lineup. Steve Smith<\/b> leads as captain, with Travis Head<\/b> and Cameron Green<\/b> in middle order. Alex Carey<\/b> keeps wicket for the home side.<\/p>\n

    England sent Ben Stokes<\/b> as captain with Joe Root<\/b>, Harry Brook<\/b> and Ollie Pope<\/b> in the batting lineup. The decision on Mark Wood<\/b> and Shoaib Bashir<\/b> was delayed. Jofra Archer<\/b> leads the pace attack, supported by Gus Atkinson<\/b> and other bowlers.<\/p>\n

    Why This Matters for Cricket<\/h2>\n

    The Ashes<\/b> represents cricket’s oldest international rivalry. Australia<\/b> has won 34<\/b> of all 73<\/b> Ashes series played. England<\/b> last won their series in 2015<\/b> on home soil. American cricket fans appreciate this 150-year-old<\/b> clash.<\/p>\n

    Perth presents unique challenges for visiting England<\/b> teams historically. England<\/b> won only once in 14<\/b> Perth visits against a weakened squad in 1978<\/b>. Ben Stokes<\/b> brings a fresh approach under coach Brendon McCullum<\/b>. The captain seeks to elevate England’s Test cricket on foreign soil immediately.<\/p>\n

    Australia arrives as clear favorites domestically. Australia<\/b> holds an unbeaten 3-0<\/b> record in the World Test Championship<\/b>. Despite losing key bowlers Pat Cummins<\/b> and Josh Hazlewood<\/b> to injuries, replacements like Brendan Doggett<\/b> step in confidently.<\/p>\n

    The Playing Lineups and Key Details<\/h2>\n

    Understanding both teams illuminates this contest’s competitive balance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    AUSTRALIA XI<\/b><\/td>\nKEY DETAILS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1. Jake Weatherald (debutant)<\/td>\nOpening batter, cap #473<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2. Usman Khawaja<\/td>\nExperienced opener<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3. Marnus Labuschagne<\/td>\nRecalled to lineup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4. Steven Smith (c)<\/td>\nCaptain, star batter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5. Travis Head<\/td>\nMiddle order dangerous hitter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6. Cameron Green<\/td>\nBatting allrounder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    7. Alex Carey (wk)<\/td>\nWicketkeeper-batter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bowling Attack<\/td>\nScott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser, Mitchell Starc, Brendan Doggett<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    England’s lineup pairs experienced performers with emerging talent. Ben Stokes<\/b> leads from the front at No. 5 position. Joe Root<\/b> faces immense pressure to deliver runs on Australian soil, where he’s never won. Harry Brook<\/b> provides young batting stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    ENGLAND XI<\/b><\/td>\nKEY DETAILS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1. Zak Crawley<\/td>\nOpening batter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    2. Ben Duckett<\/td>\nOpening partner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    3. Ollie Pope<\/td>\nMiddle order batter, beat Jacob Bethell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    4. Joe Root<\/td>\nSenior batter, never won in Australia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    5. Ben Stokes (c)<\/td>\nCaptain, all-rounder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    6. Harry Brook (vc)<\/td>\nVice-captain, young talent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bowling Options<\/td>\nJofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir, Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Both teams face selection dilemmas. Australia<\/b> manages injuries while integrating fresh talent. England<\/b>‘s coaching team debated replacing Jacob Bethell<\/b> with Ollie Pope<\/b>. Final bowling decisions await pitch assessment.<\/p>\n

    What To Watch For Next<\/h2>\n
      \n
    • How Jake Weatherald<\/b>‘s debut impacts Australia’s opening partnership stability.<\/li>\n
    • Whether Joe Root<\/b> finally wins a Test match on Australian<\/b> soil after years of tries.<\/li>\n
    • If Steve Smith<\/b> maintains his dominant form against England’s threatening pace attack.<\/li>\n
    • England’s pace-heavy strategy with Archer<\/b>, Atkinson<\/b>, and Wood<\/b> execution.<\/li>\n
    • Perth<\/b>‘s distinctive pitch conditions affecting the brand-new Perth Stadium<\/b> surface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Can England End Their 10-Year Drought?<\/h2>\n

      England’s<\/b> last Ashes<\/b> victory came in 2015<\/b>\u2014a decade without series success. Ben Stokes<\/b> transformed England’s Test culture since 2022. Yet Perth<\/b> historically dominates English<\/b> touring teams brutally.<\/p>\n

      Brendon McCullum<\/b> and Stokes<\/b> champion aggressive cricket that excites fans. Former captain Michael Vaughan<\/b> stated England “have the tools” to compete. However, conquering Perth<\/b> early proves essential for any realistic series hopes.<\/p>\n

      The 5-Test<\/b> series continues to Brisbane<\/b> (Dec 4-8), Adelaide<\/b> (Dec 17-21), Melbourne<\/b> (Dec 26-30) and concludes in Sydney<\/b>. Success in Perth<\/b> sets momentum. Failure could derail England’s<\/b> Ashes dreams immediately. Can Stokes<\/b> inspire historic performance, or will Australia’s<\/b> unbeaten run continue?<\/p>\n

      Sources<\/h3>\n
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      • ESPN Cricinfo<\/b> – Match scorecard, lineups, and detailed coverage<\/li>\n
      • Cricket Australia<\/b> – Official announcements and team selections<\/li>\n
      • BBC Sport<\/b> – Historical context and analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":16922,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Perth 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