England win toss, elect to bat first in 1st Ashes Test
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the first Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Perth Stadium. Australia are fielding two debutants (Brendan Doggett and Jake Weatherald). England are playing with five fast bowlers (Ben Stokes, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood).