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Mitchell Starc's Perth Masterclass: 10 Wickets Amid Ashes Bowling Shake-Up

Mitchell Starc delivered a bowling masterclass to lead Australia to victory in the opening Ashes Test. His remarkable match haul of 10 wickets completely dismantled England's batting lineup. Travis Head then sealed the win with a breathtaking counter-attacking century that took the game away from England. Australia's dominant eight-wicket triumph gives them a confident 1-0 series lead.

Key Points: Mitchell Starc 10 Wickets Leads Australia to Ashes Test Victory

  • Starc dismantled England with match figures of 10/113 across both innings
  • Travis Head smashed explosive 123 from just 83 balls in chase
  • Scott Boland backed up with crucial 4/33 spell in second innings
  • Debutant Brendan Doggett impressed with five wickets in match
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Didn't change my role at all: Mitchell Starc after Perth triumph

Mitchell Starc claims 10 wickets as Australia dominates England in Perth Ashes Test, with Travis Head's explosive century sealing eight-wicket victory.

"Didn't change my role at all. If I can just do my role as I've mostly done across the years, that was the plan. - Mitchell Starc"

Perth, November 22

Mitchell Starc produced an all-round bowling performance to script Australia's dominant victory in the opening Ashes Test at the Perth Stadium. The left-arm pacer dismantled England with figures of 7/58 in the first innings and 3/55 in the second, finishing with a remarkable match haul of 10/113.

Reflecting on the Test, Starc said, "Sums it up. Travis Head, to take the game on like that and come up trumps was something to watch. Helter-skelter two days. There was a lot said going in but we needed to stick to our guns."

Australia's chase of 205 was spearheaded by a breathtaking counter-attacking knock from Travis Head, who hammered a 83-ball 123 studded with 16 fours and four sixes. His explosive innings completely took the game away from England.

Praising his fellow bowlers, Starc added, "Scotty (Scott) Boland came good, Brendan Doggett on debut was fantastic. First time I haven't had Josh (Hazlewood) and Pat (Cummins) around for a while. Didn't change my role at all. If I can just do my role as I've mostly done across the years, that was the plan."

Scott Boland backed up Starc superbly with a 4/33 spell in the second innings, while debutant Brendan Doggett impressed with five wickets across the match, showcasing Australia's impressive fast-bowling depth.

With Starc's fiery 10-fer and Head's astonishing assault, Australia sealed the opening Test by eight wickets, taking a confident 1-0 lead in the Ashes series.

- ANI

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Priya S
Travis Head's innings reminded me of Sehwag's style - fearless and attacking! That's the kind of cricket we love to watch. Hope our Indian team takes note of how to counter-attack in difficult situations.
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Arjun K
Australia's bench strength in fast bowling is really impressive. Even without Cummins and Hazlewood, they have quality replacements. We need to develop similar depth in our pace attack for overseas tours.
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Sarah B
While Starc was brilliant, I feel England's batting collapse was disappointing. They need to show more fight. The Ashes is losing its charm when one team dominates so completely. Hope the remaining Tests are more competitive.
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Vikram M
Starc saying "didn't change my role at all" shows his experience and maturity. That's what makes champion players - they stick to their strengths regardless of the situation. Bumrah has similar qualities for India. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Perth pitch always favors fast bowlers, but Starc made the most of it. His ability to swing the ball at high pace makes him dangerous in any conditions. England's batsmen looked completely clueless against him.

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