Fri Nov 21 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Archer’s Fiery Delivery Stuns Debutant as Starc Tears Through England in Ashes Opener
Perth, Australia – Jofra Archer delivered a scorching spell of fast bowling in the Ashes 2025, leaving debutant Jake Weatherald reeling in the second innings. After England were all out for 172, the opening delivery of Archer’s first over whizzed past Weatherald’s ear, setting the stage for a dramatic dismissal.
Archer’s second ball, clocked at around 140 km/h, struck Weatherald on the pads with such force that the batsman lost his balance and tumbled to the ground. An initial not-out decision was overturned on review, giving Archer the wicket and condemning Weatherald to a duck in his first Test innings.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc proved to be the wrecker-in-chief for Australia, claiming a remarkable seven wickets in the first innings. Starc removed Zak Crawley for a duck in the opening over and continued to dismantle the English batting order. Key wickets included Ben Duckett (21), Joe Root (0), and Ben Stokes, who fell to Starc for the 10th time in his career. Gus Atkinson also succumbed to Starc’s pace, contributing to England’s paltry total of 172.
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