[Watch] Ben Stokes left stunned as Mitchell Starc dismantles his off-stump on Day 1 of 5th Ashes Test

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc produced a corker of a delivery to dismiss England captain Ben Stokes on Day 1 of the fifth Ashes Test at the Kennington Oval. The left-hander had to walk back for a single-figure score as Australia got a massive wicket.

The dismissal occurred in the 39th over of the innings as Starc was on for a short burst. The delivery from the 33-year-old was pitched up and squared up Stokes. He looked to turn it away, but it swung a fraction after pitching and uprooted the off-stump, leaving the all-rounder stunned.

The 32-year-old had hurt Australia multiple times in this series, notably smashing 155 and almost taking England over the line while chasing a mammoth 371. The left-hander also struck 80 in the first innings of the 3rd Test at Headingley to help the hosts cut down the lead significantly.

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Ben Stokes loses the toss for the first time in 2023 Ashes

Ben Stokes. (Image Credits: Getty)

It was also the first time in this series that the toss fell in favour of the Aussie captain Pat Cummins and he chose to field first. Australia dropped a couple of chances in the first hour as England stitched a 62-run opening stand.

However, the tourists came roaring back, getting Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root, who managed only 5 runs. Harry Brook counterattacked and added 111 with Moeen Ali before the returning Todd Murphy got the latter.

Australia lead the five-Test series by 2-1, winning the first two matches at Edgbaston and Lord's. The home side came roaring back at Headingley to win by 3 wickets. Their hopes of levelling the series in Manchester ended as persistent rains washed out the entire day 5. At tea, England are 250-7, with Mark Wood and Chris Woakes at the crease.

Should Australia avoid defeat at the Oval, they will win their first series on English soil since 2001.