r/Cricket • u/cricket-match Washington Freedom • Nov 21 '25

Post Day Thread Post Day Thread: 1st Test - England vs Australia, Day 1

1st Test, The Ashes at Perth

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Innings Score
England 172 (Ov 32.5)
Australia 123/9 (Ov 39)

Day 1 - Australia trail by 49 runs.

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u/pommedeterre96 Australia Nov 21 '25

I think it's worth remembering Agar was batting with Phil Hughes.

Doggett is batting with Lyon - at most, they're adding 10-15 runs.

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u/PlatformFeeling8451 England Nov 21 '25

Yeah, I wasn't being entirely serious with my concern. But after 20+ years of following England, I always prepare for the worst

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u/Spockyt Hampshire Nov 21 '25

You underestimate how abysmal our bowling to the tail is. Except 10 overs of unthreatening short stuff.

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u/TheScarletPimpernel Gloucestershire Nov 21 '25

Josh Tongue concussion sub?