Overview
The First Test in Perth is set to begin with the opening ball at 10:20am local time. The toss and final team line-ups are scheduled for 9:50am. The match is expected to run until 5:20pm each day, with potential extension to 5:50pm to complete 90 overs per day.
Schedule and Coverage
- Opening day commentary and coverage: live blog from Optus Stadium starting at 8:00am Friday.
- Australian broadcaster: Seven will show the entire Ashes series live and free, starting coverage at 9:00am on opening day.
- Additional insights and analysis: from pundits such as Ricky Ponting, Stuart Broad, Aaron Finch, and David Lloyd.
Tickets and Attendance
The opening day is effectively sold out, with anticipated attendance exceeding 56,000. Limited resale tickets may appear.
“The toss and confirmation of final team line-ups take place at 9:50am, with the opening ball at 10:20am.”
Content and Resources
- Live coverage and updates: TheWest.com.au provides live blogs and ongoing reporting.
- Official guide: a 56-page Ashes series magazine is included with Friday’s edition of The West Australian, featuring columns and analysis from Justin Langer, Mitchell Johnson, Gideon Haigh, and others.
Teams
The Australian squad includes two debutants: Jake Weatherald and Brendan Doggett.
Author’s Summary
A Perth-only First Test is previewed with match timing, broadcast details, lineup confirmations, and notes on attendance, plus commentary from top analysts and a preview magazine.