Perth, Nov. 21 -- An unprecedented feat finally turned into a reality during the first Ashes Test between Australia and England at Perth's Optus Stadium, as, for the first time in series history, the opening partnerships recorded zero runs in the first innings for both teams.

The opening combinations of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett (England) and Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) failed to add runs as it was express pace dominating the proceedings at the Optus Stadium.

After England opted to bat first, Mitchell Starc beat Crawley, and the batter was cautious against him. But the 'First Over Starc' struck to send Crawley back in the hut for a duck on the final ball of the over, as he handed an easy catch to Usman Khawaja a...