🔗 Share this article Wicketkeeper Alex Carey's Stunning Century Aids Australia Bounce Back From An Early English Ashes Assault. Following the frenzy from Perth as well as the Gabba's day-night palooza, an outbreak of traditional style regarding the longest format broke out on the turf of the Adelaide ground. For the home crowd, it was one to enjoy, with local hero the wicketkeeper-batsman notched up an outstanding century at his home ground as Australia Australia edge day one. Not that England, trailing 2-0 and still fighting in the series, were too disheartened. Ben Stokes lost out on what appeared a significant toss and, despite being not perfect, the English attack continued toiling in scorching conditions. By the close of play, Australia were 326-8 off 83 overs – a total on the board yet likely below their expectations after Pat Cummins won the toss first thing. The Pace of Archer Stands Out For England's Resistance. The most impressive performer among the tourists proved to be speedster Jofra Archer. Figures of three for 29 off 16 overs constituted a powerful response to the criticism directed at him this past week. On this day he visibly spearheaded the attack, clocking 88mph (142kph) on the speed gun and offering his captain both accuracy and clear menace. Only at the very end of play – during a single over using the second new ball – that he appeared somewhat jaded. Having bounced out Jake Weatherald first thing, Archer's first over post-lunch wiped out Marnus Labuschagne followed by Cameron Green in the space of three balls. The all-rounder's golden duck was a reminder of how cricket can swiftly bring even a celebrated player back to reality, coming from weak chip shot to mid-wicket arriving barely a day after trousering a record multi-million dollar deal in the Indian Premier League. Carey's Invaluable Innings Rescues The Ship. Carey's performance, in contrast, was simply priceless, peaking around 4.48pm as he elegantly drove Ben Stokes through the covers for three which prompted the crowd to rise in a huge roar. Coming off that masterful outing with the gloves in Brisbane, the left-hander's counterattacking 106 off 143 balls ensured that the mid-innings stumble to 94 for four failed to develop into a complete collapse. The 34-year-old has become a genuinely Test match player nowadays. The Australian batting lineup undoubtedly left a few potential runs out there, however. Gone was the pronounced pace and bounce from the opening matches replaced by only a fraction of nibble if the right area was hit. There was also a bit of grip to Will Jacks, although his control was typical of a part-timer – resulting in figures of two for 105 off 20 overs – and the balls that did to misbehave will give hope to Australia's own spinner, Nathan Lyon. Emotional Context with Late Team Change. This was inevitably an emotional day for Australia, arriving so soon in the wake of a devastating terrorist attack in Bondi. A minute's silence prior to the first ball was immaculately held, followed by folk singer John Williams delivering a stirring version of the anthem True Blue. Earlier, the hosts had also been forced into a change to their announced XI. Steve Smith was withdrawn after reporting dizziness and sickness first thing – an apparent return of the vertigo that has intermittently affected the star batter ever since he was struck by Archer at Lord's six years ago. His place was taken by Usman Khawaja, a day after many felt his international career may be finished. Before Carey's arrival, the left-hander had expertly held the innings together, walking out with the score on 33 for two before finessing 82 off 126 balls just a day from his 39th birthday. Stands of 61 with Marnus Labuschagne plus another of 91 with Carey were significant. England's Mixed Bag Continues. Aside from Archer's efforts, and despite the sapping conditions, it remained still another disappointing day for the English bowling attack. Brydon Carse somewhat continued his inconsistent form from the first two Tests, picking up figures of 2/70 off his 13 overs, and the incoming Josh Tongue picked up 1/63 in 15 overs. Carse looked erratic when tasked with sharing the new cherry early on, no-balling five times but still removing Travis Head for just 10 runs thanks to a spectacular catch from Zak Crawley in the covers. This moment encapsulated the day for both teams: moments of brilliance mixed with some sloppy play.
Following the frenzy from Perth as well as the Gabba's day-night palooza, an outbreak of traditional style regarding the longest format broke out on the turf of the Adelaide ground. For the home crowd, it was one to enjoy, with local hero the wicketkeeper-batsman notched up an outstanding century at his home ground as Australia Australia edge day one. Not that England, trailing 2-0 and still fighting in the series, were too disheartened. Ben Stokes lost out on what appeared a significant toss and, despite being not perfect, the English attack continued toiling in scorching conditions. By the close of play, Australia were 326-8 off 83 overs – a total on the board yet likely below their expectations after Pat Cummins won the toss first thing. The Pace of Archer Stands Out For England's Resistance. The most impressive performer among the tourists proved to be speedster Jofra Archer. Figures of three for 29 off 16 overs constituted a powerful response to the criticism directed at him this past week. On this day he visibly spearheaded the attack, clocking 88mph (142kph) on the speed gun and offering his captain both accuracy and clear menace. Only at the very end of play – during a single over using the second new ball – that he appeared somewhat jaded. Having bounced out Jake Weatherald first thing, Archer's first over post-lunch wiped out Marnus Labuschagne followed by Cameron Green in the space of three balls. The all-rounder's golden duck was a reminder of how cricket can swiftly bring even a celebrated player back to reality, coming from weak chip shot to mid-wicket arriving barely a day after trousering a record multi-million dollar deal in the Indian Premier League. Carey's Invaluable Innings Rescues The Ship. Carey's performance, in contrast, was simply priceless, peaking around 4.48pm as he elegantly drove Ben Stokes through the covers for three which prompted the crowd to rise in a huge roar. Coming off that masterful outing with the gloves in Brisbane, the left-hander's counterattacking 106 off 143 balls ensured that the mid-innings stumble to 94 for four failed to develop into a complete collapse. The 34-year-old has become a genuinely Test match player nowadays. The Australian batting lineup undoubtedly left a few potential runs out there, however. Gone was the pronounced pace and bounce from the opening matches replaced by only a fraction of nibble if the right area was hit. There was also a bit of grip to Will Jacks, although his control was typical of a part-timer – resulting in figures of two for 105 off 20 overs – and the balls that did to misbehave will give hope to Australia's own spinner, Nathan Lyon. Emotional Context with Late Team Change. This was inevitably an emotional day for Australia, arriving so soon in the wake of a devastating terrorist attack in Bondi. A minute's silence prior to the first ball was immaculately held, followed by folk singer John Williams delivering a stirring version of the anthem True Blue. Earlier, the hosts had also been forced into a change to their announced XI. Steve Smith was withdrawn after reporting dizziness and sickness first thing – an apparent return of the vertigo that has intermittently affected the star batter ever since he was struck by Archer at Lord's six years ago. His place was taken by Usman Khawaja, a day after many felt his international career may be finished. Before Carey's arrival, the left-hander had expertly held the innings together, walking out with the score on 33 for two before finessing 82 off 126 balls just a day from his 39th birthday. Stands of 61 with Marnus Labuschagne plus another of 91 with Carey were significant. England's Mixed Bag Continues. Aside from Archer's efforts, and despite the sapping conditions, it remained still another disappointing day for the English bowling attack. Brydon Carse somewhat continued his inconsistent form from the first two Tests, picking up figures of 2/70 off his 13 overs, and the incoming Josh Tongue picked up 1/63 in 15 overs. Carse looked erratic when tasked with sharing the new cherry early on, no-balling five times but still removing Travis Head for just 10 runs thanks to a spectacular catch from Zak Crawley in the covers. This moment encapsulated the day for both teams: moments of brilliance mixed with some sloppy play.