Australia vs England, 1st Ashes Test Day 1: Ben Stokes' 5-fer brings Australia down to 123/9 - Action in images

Ben Stokes took a five-wicket haul, bringing Australia to 123/9 in 39 overs. The hosts now trail by 49 runs.

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Ben Stokes was in fine form, bring Australia down to 123/9 in 39 overs at Stumps on Day 1 of the ongoing first Ashes Test, in Perth. The hosts now trail by 49 runs, in response to England's first innings total of 172. (AP)

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Ben Stokes took a five-wicket haul in only six overs, accounting for the dismissals of Travis Head (21), Cameron Green (24), Alex Carey (26), Mitchell Starc (12) and Scott Boland (0). (AFP)

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Alex Carey top-scored for the hosts, with aknock of 26 runs off 26 balls. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer took two-wicket hauls for England. (AFP)

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Initially, Harry Brook's 52 took England to 172 in 32.5 overs. (AP)

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For the Aussies, Mitchell Starc took a seven-wicket haul. (AFP)

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Meanwhile, Brendan Doggett took two wickets for the hosts. (REUTERS)