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England Win Toss, Bat In First Ashes Test

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Ashes 2025: Ben Stokes Opts to Bat as England Unleash All-Pace Attack in Perth Test

By AFP News November 21, 2025 • 09:58 AM View: 313

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the first Ashes Test under blue skies in Perth on Friday.

The visitors opted for an all-out pace attack on what is expected to be a fast and bouncy wicket as they begin their quest to win a series in Australia for the first time in 15 years.

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