In the first Test of the Ashes series against Australia, England was bowled out for 172 runs in 32.5 overs on Day 1 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Having opted to bat first, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett opened the innings for England. Crawley failed to open his account as he was dismissed after facing six balls, whereas Duckett returned to the pavilion after scoring 21 runs off 20 balls, with the help of four boundaries.