Australia and England are gearing up to reignite their iconic rivalry as they meet in the opening Test of the Ashes series at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The much-anticipated clash will set the tone for the remainder of the series, with both sides eager to establish dominance early on. For England, this match marks the beginning of a challenging campaign under Brendon McCullum’s leadership, as they aim to rewrite history on Australian soil and deliver a performance worthy of the occasion.

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The English team enters this series carrying the weight of a long, frustrating drought in Australia. They have not won an Ashes series overseas since 2011, nor have they tasted victory in a single Test match during their visits over the past 15 years. Many of those tours ended in heavy defeats, producing some of the most lopsided contests in Ashes history. With renewed belief and a more aggressive approach, England will be determined to break their losing streak and prove they can compete in Australian conditions once again.

AUS vs ENG, 1ST Ashes Test: Live Streaming Details

AUS vs ENG, 1ST Ashes Test: Playing XI

Australia Team (Playing XI)

Usman Khawaja, Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Brendan Doggett, Scott Boland

England Team (Playing XI)

Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood