Hometown Hero Alex Carey Shines at Dramatic Adelaide Test

Alex Carey achieved a significant milestone with a century as Australia posted 326/8 on the first day of the third Ashes Test. Despite standout performances from Joffra Archer, who took three key wickets, and Will Jacks, England enjoyed slight dominance under batting-friendly conditions. Smith’s absence allowed Usman Khawaja to seize his recall opportunity.

Alex Carey's remarkable performance on home soil saw him score a century as Australia achieved a total of 326/8 on the opening day of the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.

England's Joffra Archer, with three consequential wickets, and spinner Will Jacks, who dismissed top scorers Carey and Khawaja, gave their team a mild upper hand, capitalizing on ideal conditions for batting.

Usman Khawaja, replacing an unwell Steve Smith, seized his chance with an 82-run contribution, partnered by crucial innings from Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, the latter being unbeaten at stumps. Both teams paid tribute to the victims of the recent Bondi Beach attack by wearing black armbands.

(With inputs from agencies.)