Perth, Nov. 21 -- A first-ever seven-wicket haul by Mitchell Starc bundled out England for 172, while English pacers troubled Aussie batters just as much with their high pace and accurate lines, ending the second session of day one of the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium with one Aussie wicket down.

At the end of the second session, Australia was 15/1, with Steve Smith (7*) and Marnus Labuschagne (6*) unbeaten. They trail by 157 runs.

England started the second session at 105/4, with Brook (28*) and skipper Stokes (4*) unbeaten. Brook showcased immense audacity, dancing down the track against Scott Boland for a six over deep extra cover on the second ball of the session.

However, in the next over, Starc pushed England back by ...