After just one day in the 2021-22 Ashes series, Australia, England finds themselves already with a mountain they need to climb.
Joe Root was the winner of the toss. He elected to bat and Joe Root’s side lost for an embarrassing 147. They had been 0-1, 11-3 and 2-9 along the way.
There are many chances to redeem yourself in a five-match series, so England’s cricketers will try their best on day 2.
After much of the afternoon play on Day One, Australia will begin their innings at the morning session.
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