- England closed its second innings at 164 runs in 34.4 overs in the first Test in Perth. Adding the 40-run lead from the first innings, England set a target of 205 runs for Australia.
- Gus Atkinson led England’s scoring with 37 runs. Ben Duckett scored 28, Ollie Pope contributed 33, and Brydon Carse scored 20. Most England batsmen struggled to build stable partnerships.
- Australia's bowlers dictated the innings. Scott Boland picked up four wickets, while Mitchell Starc and Brydon Doggett grabbed three wickets apiece. Australia will start its chase after the tea break.
- Earlier, Australia resumed Day 2 at 123/9 and was all out for 132 runs in 45.2 overs. The Australian batting lineup failed to settle. Alex Carey scored the highest with 26 runs, Travis Head scored 21, while Cameron Green scored 24 runs. Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, and Usman Khawaja all fell cheaply.
- For England, Ben Stokes delivered a strong bowling performance with five wickets. Brydon Carse took three and Jofra Archer added two. England had earlier scored 172 runs in its first innings.
