The opening day of the fourth Ashes Test ended with Australia reaching 299-8 on a topsy-turvy day in Old Trafford, Manchester.
Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Marsh scored fifties for the visitors, meanwhile, England pacer Chris Woakes claimed four wickets for 52 runs.
Mitchell Starc (23) and Pat Cummins (1) will resume the batting for the Aussies on day two.
Earlier today, England won the toss and opted to bowl first.
The hosts had a bright start as the Ashes’ top-scorer Usman Khawaja was sent packing by Stuart Broad — who is the top wicket-taker — for just three runs.
David Warner managed to stay on the crease for some time after losing his opening partner but he was soon removed by Chris Woakes for 32.
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne formed a 59-run partnership taking Australia to 107-2 at the end of the first season.
The hosts’ biggest breakthrough came just after lunch with Smith’s removal by Mark Wood’s 92mph delivery as the Aussie had no idea how to tackle the Englishman’s pace.
Despite a much-needed wicket, the English bowlers couldn’t do much against the strong defense of Travis Head and Labuschagne as the two batters had a 63-run stand. However, England turned to spin bowling and it worked. Moeen Ali removed the latter right after he completed the half-century.
Soon after Labuschagne's wicket, Head was removed by Broad, who in the process also completed 600 wickets in Test Cricket.
The Aussies once again seemed to be in a comfortable position with Cameroon Green and Marsh forming a 65-run partnership but both batters were removed by Woakes in a single over.
The wicket of Marsh became the highlight of the day, not just because it was important, but because of the English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow’s brilliant low-diving catch putting the visitors on the back foot once again.
Alex Carey (20) batted courageously but he couldn’t stand against the new ball and fell to Woakes.
Lineups
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Moeen Ali, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood.
Schedule of remaining Ashes matches
Fourth Test (Emirates Old Trafford) - Wednesday, July 19 - Sunday, July 23
Fifth Test (The Kia Oval) - Thursday, July 27 - Monday, July 31