India, Dec. 26 -- The Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England moved at a rollicking pace on Day 1 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as a total of 20 wickets fell as bowlers from both sides made merry. The track offered a lot of assistance for the pacers and 10mm grass came into full play with batters looking at all sea. The game started off with England captain Ben Stokes winning the toss and opting to bowl. Josh Tongue vindicated the call, returning with five wickets, helping the visitors bowl out Australia for 152, with Michael Neser top scoring with 35.

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