Australia Vs England, 3rd Ashes Test: Alex Carey's Ton Provides Great Start To Oz On Day 1

Australia took charge on the opening day of the third Ashes Test against England, finishing on 326-8 at stumps after electing to bat first in sweltering conditions at Adelaide Oval. Alex Carey stole the spotlight with a composed century (106), his first at home, and was ably supported by Usman Khawaja’s 82, rescuing the hosts from early trouble after they slumped to 94-4. England’s attack was disciplined, with Jofra Archer (3-29) leading the charge and regularly troubling the batters, while Will Jacks chipped in with important breakthroughs. Despite England’s spirited bowling effort, Australia’s recovery through key partnerships gave them a solid platform to build on heading into Day 2, with the contest finely poised.

Updated on: 17 December 2025 5:26 pm

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Australia's Mitchell Starc, left, and his batting partner Nathan Lyon walk back to the pavilion at the end of day one of the third Ashes cricket Test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England's captain Ben Stokes, along with his team members, walks back to the pavilion at the end of day one of the third Ashes cricket Test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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Australia's Mitchell Starc plays a shot during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England's Will Jacks, right, celebrates the wicket of Australia's Alex Carey with his team mates during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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Australia's Alex Carey celebrates his century during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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Australia's captain Pat Cummins leaves the field after losing his wicket during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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Australia's Josh Inglis bowled out by England's Josh Tongue during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England's Jofra Archer bowls a delivery during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England's Josh Tongue celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Usman Khawaja during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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England's Will Jacks, second from left, and England's captain Ben Stokes celebrates the wicket of Australia's Usman Khawaja during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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Australia's Usman Khawaja celebrates his fifty runs during play on day one of the third Ashes cricket test between England and Australia at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia. | Photo: AP/James Elsby

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