England's Jofra Archer dealt a crushing blow to Australia on day one of the first Ashes Test in Perth, dismissing debutant Jake Weatherald for a duck off the second ball of their innings. The 25-year-old archer's delivery was too good for the 22-year-old batter, who edged the ball behind the wicket, and the umpire swiftly gave him out.
Archer's dismissal marked a stark contrast to his previous Test form, where he has consistently struggled with accuracy. However, on this occasion, his speed and precision proved too much for Weatherald, who was handed a rare opportunity to showcase his skills in international cricket.
The Australian team is looking to respond to the early setback but will face a tough challenge from England's formidable bowling attack, which includes Archer alongside Stuart Broad, James Anderson, and Chris Woakes. The visitors have made a strong start to the series, winning the first Test at Brisbane last year and will be keen to build on this momentum.
Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, will need to rally his team and come up with a revised strategy if they are to avoid being swept aside by England's pace attack. However, Weatherald's early exit may not have been as significant an issue as it initially seemed, as the Australian batsman is known for his aggressive approach and ability to dominate innings.
As the match enters its second day, all eyes will be on Archer and his team-mates to see if they can maintain their momentum and put pressure on Australia's batsmen. The stage is set for a thrilling contest between two of cricket's most storied rivalries, with England looking to make a statement in this five-match series.
Archer's dismissal marked a stark contrast to his previous Test form, where he has consistently struggled with accuracy. However, on this occasion, his speed and precision proved too much for Weatherald, who was handed a rare opportunity to showcase his skills in international cricket.
The Australian team is looking to respond to the early setback but will face a tough challenge from England's formidable bowling attack, which includes Archer alongside Stuart Broad, James Anderson, and Chris Woakes. The visitors have made a strong start to the series, winning the first Test at Brisbane last year and will be keen to build on this momentum.
Australia's captain, Pat Cummins, will need to rally his team and come up with a revised strategy if they are to avoid being swept aside by England's pace attack. However, Weatherald's early exit may not have been as significant an issue as it initially seemed, as the Australian batsman is known for his aggressive approach and ability to dominate innings.
As the match enters its second day, all eyes will be on Archer and his team-mates to see if they can maintain their momentum and put pressure on Australia's batsmen. The stage is set for a thrilling contest between two of cricket's most storied rivalries, with England looking to make a statement in this five-match series.
His speed and accuracy were spot on and Weatherald didn't stand a chance! You have to feel for the kid, he got dealt a bad hand but we'll see if he bounces back strong. What's going through your mind when you're watching Archer bowl like that? 
Is it just his natural talent or did he work on something specific over the off-season?
! Archer's sudden form change has everyone talking, and I'm curious to see if it's just a one-off or if he's finally found his groove. On a bigger note, Australia's aggressive approach can be both a blessing and a curse - they need to balance that momentum with some solid defensive play to keep up with England's pace attack 
. And let's not forget how crucial Weatherald's debut is for the Aussies - will he be able to bounce back from that early exit? 
i mean the kid was dismissed off the 2nd ball of his innings and it was a perfect delivery from archer 
like he really needed to step up his game but now he's all set for the rest of the series 
the aussie team is gonna have to dig deep if they wanna come back from this one 
just wondering why aus teams keep struggling against england's pace attack? 
i mean weatherald got out for 0 off 2 balls which is not good at all 
but he's known for his aggression so maybe that's a plus? 
anyhoo, it's gonna be a tough test for aus to get back into this match and they'll need to come up with a solid plan if they wanna stay in the game 
. pat cummins needs to come up with a solid plan or risk watching england dominate the series again 
! He's usually all over the place but today he was spot on. I'm loving it when English bowlers can bring their A-game like this 
. Australia needs to regroup and come up with a new plan if they wanna compete with this pace attack 
. Pat Cummins will have his work cut out for him 
. Can't wait to see what the rest of the series has in store! 
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so i think australia's chances are kinda low after that first day 
jofra archer's speed and accuracy were way too much for weatherald 
if australia can't respond quickly to this kind of bowling attack, they're gonna get left behind 
still, weatherald is known for being aggressive on the field, so i'm rooting for him to make some magic happen 
. We've seen pics of Broad & Anderson's stats from this match already, it's not looking good for the Aussies... 
Archer's strike rate is crazy low (4.2) and he's just picked up 3 wickets in total! 
. Australia needs to step up their game if they wanna compete with England's speedsters.
. Can't wait to see what Pat Cummins comes up with as a captain, maybe we'll see some changes in the team strategy? 
. Broad, Anderson, Woakes... they're all coming out strong and putting pressure on Australia's batsmen. The Ashes are always a fierce rivalry and I'm hyped to see how this series unfolds 
️. Will Archer and co keep their momentum going or will Australia mount a comeback? Stay tuned! 
australia's captain pat cummins needs to come up with a plan pronto or they'll be in trouble