Key takeaways from Day 1 of final Ashes Test at SCG

Day 1 of the Ashes 2025 finale at the SCG was defined by key moments rather than control. Usman Khawaja began his farewell Test at his home ground, Australia surprised with an all-pace XI, and England recovered from an early collapse through Joe Root and Harry Brook's unbeaten 154-run stand before rain and lightning forced an early end to play.