The Ashes 2025 fifth Test - day one: Australia's Mitchell Starc dismisses England's Ben Duckett for 27

Australia's Starc Strikes Again, Ducks England Batsman for 27 Runs on Day One of Ashes Test.

At the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Mitchell Starc continued his dominance over English batsmen as he dismissed Ben Duckett, who was caught behind for a paltry 27 runs on day one of the fifth Ashes Test. This wicket has left England reeling at 35/1, facing a tough challenge to revive their fortunes in the ongoing Test.

Duckett's dismissal marked another significant victory for Australia's pace attack, with Starc proving once again why he is considered one of the most potent fast bowlers in the world. His accuracy and skill were on full display as he expertly trapped Duckett's edge, catching the wicketkeeper behind for a modest score.

The visitors are now facing an uphill task to rebuild their innings after this early setback. The Australian team will be confident that they have given themselves a solid platform to dictate the course of the match.

In contrast, Australia has maintained a steady rhythm, with their batsmen providing a solid foundation to the team's scoring momentum. Their top-order batsmen, in particular, have been impressive in the absence of injuries and suspensions.

The fifth Ashes Test is poised to be an intense and captivating contest between two world-class teams. With this thrilling start to day one, fans can expect a gripping battle for supremacy as both teams strive to emerge victorious.
 
"Fall seven times, stand up eight." πŸ˜… The Aussies are on fire right now! Starc's got the English batsmen on the back foot and it's looking tough for them to get out of this one...
 
This Aussie attack is straight fire πŸ”₯! I'm loving the way Starc is just mowing down those English batsmen 🀯 27 runs and it's already a huge challenge for them to come back from this one 😬 Australia's got some serious momentum going on right now and I think they're gonna make the most of it πŸ’ͺ Can't wait to see how England responds (or doesn't) πŸ‘€
 
omg, australia's starc is on fire!!! 27 runs for duckett is like, super easy, you know? 🀩 i mean, the guy is just so accurate and skilled, it's like he has x-ray vision or something πŸ˜‚. and now england's in a tough spot, trying to rebuild their innings after that early setback. australia's top-order batsmen are looking solid, btw πŸ’ͺ. this 5th ashes test is gonna be a real nail-biter, can't wait to see how it all plays out πŸ“Ί!
 
omg what a start to the Ashes! πŸ™Œ Australia's pace attack is on fire πŸ”₯ and Starc is like a superhero saving the day πŸ’ͺ with that 27-run duck for Ben Duckett. I mean, that's not even a test match score lol πŸ˜‚ England's going to have to dig deep and get their batting act together pronto ⏰. The Aussies are looking solid though, their top order is unstoppable 🌟 can't wait to see how this one unfolds πŸ€”
 
idk what australia's problem is but england seems like they're on the back foot rn πŸ˜¬πŸ’” their batsmen are getting killed by starc and i dont think it'll be an easy comeback... πŸ€”πŸ‘€ [www.cricbuzz.com](http://www.cricbuzz.com)
 
Ugh I cant believe england are already struggling like 35/1 is a huge deficit 🀯 and Starc is just unstoppable right now πŸ”₯ his accuracy and skill are on point he's making it so hard for the english batsmen to even get a shot away 😩 Australia is looking solid though, their top-order batsmen are killing it πŸ’ͺ maybe england can mount a comeback but it'll be tough πŸ€”
 
Yooo πŸ€”, I'm loving the way Starc's game plan is paying off for Australia πŸ™Œ! It's like he's showing the world why he's considered a top-tier fast bowler. And that 27 runs from Duckett? πŸ˜… it's not even a significant score, but the impact it had on England's hopes is huge.

You know what this reminds me of? Life's not always about scoring big, sometimes it's about making strategic moves πŸ”„. Starc might not be taking wickets left and right, but he's setting up his team for success by limiting England's runs. It's a great lesson in patience and smart decision-making πŸ’‘.

And on the other hand, Australia's batsmen are killing it πŸŽ‰! They're providing a solid foundation for their team, just like how we need to build a strong personal foundation in life – a strong support system, healthy habits, and a clear vision for our goals. It's all about creating momentum and working together towards a common objective πŸ’ͺ.

This Ashes Test is shaping up to be an epic battle πŸ†, and I'm excited to see how it all plays out! Will England be able to mount a comeback, or will Australia's strategy pay off? Only time will tell ⏰!
 
🀩 I'm loving the way Starc's been on fire lately! πŸš€ His skills are just insane, no wonder he's considered one of the best fast bowlers in the world 🌎. That 27 runs from Duckett is a great indication that Australia's pace attack is clicking and England's batsmen are getting smashed πŸ˜….

Australia's top-order batsmen have been rock solid too, it's like they're unstoppable πŸ”¨! Meanwhile, England's got some big questions to answer after this poor start πŸ€”. Can they get back on track and challenge for the win? That's what makes this Ashes Test so exciting ⚽️!

It's all about strategy now, how will England respond to getting knocked off their feet πŸ’₯? Will they try to keep up with Australia's scoring momentum or go all out to level the playing field? Bring it on! πŸŽ‰
 
omg u guys cant beat this guy Starc on his game day πŸ™Œ he's like the king of bowling right now πŸ˜‚ 27 runs is nothing for duckett lol englands in trouble big time πŸ’” but australian batsmen r looking solid i mean they've got the platform set for them to take control of the match πŸ’ͺ lets see how england recovers from this one πŸ€”
 
Omg u guys I'm telling u the Aussie bowlers r on fire πŸ”₯! Starc just took down another English batsman and it's getting super intense out there 🎾. The Aussies are lookin like they're in control but we all know how Test cricket can be, anything can happen right? 😏 It's gonna be a crazy match with both teams givin it their all πŸ’ͺ.
 
Ugh, I just love how the scoreboard looks like a list of players on a fantasy cricket team πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. Can't we get some more descriptive stats or info about the wickets? It's all just "35/1" and no context. And what's with the phrase "reeling at"? Sounds like something from a bad sports movie πŸ˜’.

Also, why do I have to scroll through so many ads on this forum before getting to the actual news article? Can't we just get some decent ad-blocking software or better design for our homepage?! 🚫
 
I'm loving this Aus vs Eng series so far 🀩! Starc's skills are insane, he's literally unstoppable on days like this ☁️. But I gotta say, England's batting lineup is pretty weak atm πŸ€•, can't see them mounting a good comeback from here πŸ“‰. Australia's pace attack is on fire πŸ”₯ and their batsmen are playing some solid cricket ⚾️. The Ashes always bring out the best in both teams, can't wait to see how this one unfolds πŸ˜ƒ!
 
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