Australia Vs England 1st Test Day 1, Ashes 2025-26: See Best Photos From Perth's Optus Stadium

The Ashes 2025–26 roars to life today in Perth, where England won the toss and chose to bat in the opening Test at Optus Stadium. The stage feels electric, a sun-soaked stadium, a rivalry dripping with history, and two teams carrying very different kinds of pressure. Australia step in without Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, a crack in the armour that England will sense instantly, even as the hosts cling to their proud six-series unbeaten run at home. It’s all set for fireworks. Get every moment in pictures from Perth right here.

Updated on: 21 November 2025 8:52 am

England's Ben Duckett plays a shot during the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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England's Ollie Pope bats during the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls a delivery during the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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Australia's Mitchell Starc, center, celebrates with teammates the wicket of England's Ben Duckett during the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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England's Joe Root reacts after losing his wicket during the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. | Photo: AP/Gary Day

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