Most wickets fall on opening day of an Ashes Test in more than 116 years
As many as 19 wickets fell at Perth Stadium on Day 1 of the Ashes 2025-26 Test. England were bowled out for 172, while Australia ended the day at 123/9. These are the most wickets to fall on the opening day of an Ashes Test since 20 fell on Day 1 of the Old Trafford Test in July 1909.