Australia collapsed to 123-9 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth after England posted 172, with Ben Stokes taking five wickets as the Australian media slammed the hosts' batting performance

An astonishing day in Perth saw 19 wickets fall as batters crumpled in the face of breathless pace on the quickest track in world cricket

England were dismissed for just 172 in their first innings after winning the toss and electing to bat first in Perth but fought back superbly with the ball to take the ascendancy after day one

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Australia captain Steve Smith is caught behind by England's Harry Brook at second slip for 17 as Australia fall to 30-3 on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

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