🔗 Share this article Alex Carey's Sparkling Hundred Assists The Hosts Bounce Back From Early English Ashes Charge. In the wake of that pandemonium of Perth as well as the Gabba's day-night spectacle, a more traditional style of Test cricket was witnessed on the turf of Adelaide Oval. For the delighted South Australian fans, it was a day to savour, as local hero the wicketkeeper-batsman delivered a magnificent century at his home venue to help Australia edge day one. Not that England, 2-0 down while clinging on in the series, could be too disappointed. Ben Stokes lost out on what appeared a significant coin toss and, despite being far from perfect, the English attack continued toiling under scorching conditions. At stumps, Australia were 326-8 from 83 overs – runs on the board but surely short of their expectations when Pat Cummins won the toss first thing. The Pace of Archer Stands Out For The Tourist's Resistance. The standout for the tourists proved to be speedster Jofra Archer. Figures of 3/29 from 16 overs constituted a powerful response against some of criticism that came his way. On this day he visibly spearheaded the attack, averaging around 88mph (142kmh) with the speedometer and offering Stokes both control and clear menace. Only at the very end of the day – during a single over using the fresh cherry – did he look a bit weary. After dismissed Jake Weatherald early on, Archer's initial over post-lunch accounted for Marnus Labuschagne followed by Cameron Green in the space of three balls. The all-rounder's duck was a stark reminder of how this sport can bring even a celebrated player back to reality, coming from tepid chip to the mid-wicket fielder occurring less than 24 hours after trousering a record £1.5m deal for the upcoming IPL. Carey's Priceless Contribution Steadies The Ship. Carey's day, in contrast, was nothing short of invaluable, peaking at late afternoon when he drove Ben Stokes through cover for three which prompted the Adelaide faithful to rise with a roar. Coming off that masterful outing with the gloves at the Gabba, the left-hander's aggressive 106 runs off 143 balls ensured that the post-lunch wobble of 94 for four did not become a complete collapse. The 34-year-old is a serious Test match player these days. Australia undoubtedly left a few runs on the field, however. Absent was that excessive bounce of the opening matches and in its place just a hint of nibble when a good length was hit. There was also some turn to off-spinner Will Jacks, although his consistency was that of a part-time spinner – hence figures of 2/105 from 20 overs – but the deliveries he did get to turn sharply will encourage Australia's own spinner, Nathan Lyon. Emotional Context with Late Team Change. The day's play was inevitably a poignant day for Australia, coming so soon in the wake of the horrific tragic incident at Bondi. A minute's silence observed before the first ball was immaculately held, broken only by folk singer a rendition performing an emotional rendition of the anthem True Blue. Earlier, Australia were also forced into an alteration to their stated XI. Veteran batsman Steve Smith pulled out due to dizziness along with nausea in the morning – seemingly return of the vertigo that has intermittently troubled him ever since he was struck by Archer at Lord's six years ago. His place was taken by Usman Khawaja, just 24 hours after many felt his Test career may be over. Until the wicketkeeper's heroics, Khawaja had held the innings together, coming to the crease at 33/2 before finessing 82 from 126 balls just a day from turning 39. Partnerships worth 61 runs with Marnus Labuschagne plus another of 91 runs with Alex Carey proved crucial. The Tourist's Mixed Bag Continues. Aside from Archer's efforts, and notwithstanding the sapping heat, this was yet another disappointing outing for the English bowling attack. Seamer Brydon Carse somewhat continued his form of the first two Tests, picking up two for 70 from 13 overs, and the recalled Josh Tongue claimed 1/63 from 15 overs. The Durham bowler looked erratic when tasked with sharing the duty of the new ball first thing, overstepping on five occasions but still dismissing Travis Head for just 10 runs thanks to a sublime catch from Zak Crawley in the covers. This moment encapsulated the day for both teams: brilliance interspersed with some error-prone cricket.
In the wake of that pandemonium of Perth as well as the Gabba's day-night spectacle, a more traditional style of Test cricket was witnessed on the turf of Adelaide Oval. For the delighted South Australian fans, it was a day to savour, as local hero the wicketkeeper-batsman delivered a magnificent century at his home venue to help Australia edge day one. Not that England, 2-0 down while clinging on in the series, could be too disappointed. Ben Stokes lost out on what appeared a significant coin toss and, despite being far from perfect, the English attack continued toiling under scorching conditions. At stumps, Australia were 326-8 from 83 overs – runs on the board but surely short of their expectations when Pat Cummins won the toss first thing. The Pace of Archer Stands Out For The Tourist's Resistance. The standout for the tourists proved to be speedster Jofra Archer. Figures of 3/29 from 16 overs constituted a powerful response against some of criticism that came his way. On this day he visibly spearheaded the attack, averaging around 88mph (142kmh) with the speedometer and offering Stokes both control and clear menace. Only at the very end of the day – during a single over using the fresh cherry – did he look a bit weary. After dismissed Jake Weatherald early on, Archer's initial over post-lunch accounted for Marnus Labuschagne followed by Cameron Green in the space of three balls. The all-rounder's duck was a stark reminder of how this sport can bring even a celebrated player back to reality, coming from tepid chip to the mid-wicket fielder occurring less than 24 hours after trousering a record £1.5m deal for the upcoming IPL. Carey's Priceless Contribution Steadies The Ship. Carey's day, in contrast, was nothing short of invaluable, peaking at late afternoon when he drove Ben Stokes through cover for three which prompted the Adelaide faithful to rise with a roar. Coming off that masterful outing with the gloves at the Gabba, the left-hander's aggressive 106 runs off 143 balls ensured that the post-lunch wobble of 94 for four did not become a complete collapse. The 34-year-old is a serious Test match player these days. Australia undoubtedly left a few runs on the field, however. Absent was that excessive bounce of the opening matches and in its place just a hint of nibble when a good length was hit. There was also some turn to off-spinner Will Jacks, although his consistency was that of a part-time spinner – hence figures of 2/105 from 20 overs – but the deliveries he did get to turn sharply will encourage Australia's own spinner, Nathan Lyon. Emotional Context with Late Team Change. The day's play was inevitably a poignant day for Australia, coming so soon in the wake of the horrific tragic incident at Bondi. A minute's silence observed before the first ball was immaculately held, broken only by folk singer a rendition performing an emotional rendition of the anthem True Blue. Earlier, Australia were also forced into an alteration to their stated XI. Veteran batsman Steve Smith pulled out due to dizziness along with nausea in the morning – seemingly return of the vertigo that has intermittently troubled him ever since he was struck by Archer at Lord's six years ago. His place was taken by Usman Khawaja, just 24 hours after many felt his Test career may be over. Until the wicketkeeper's heroics, Khawaja had held the innings together, coming to the crease at 33/2 before finessing 82 from 126 balls just a day from turning 39. Partnerships worth 61 runs with Marnus Labuschagne plus another of 91 runs with Alex Carey proved crucial. The Tourist's Mixed Bag Continues. Aside from Archer's efforts, and notwithstanding the sapping heat, this was yet another disappointing outing for the English bowling attack. Seamer Brydon Carse somewhat continued his form of the first two Tests, picking up two for 70 from 13 overs, and the recalled Josh Tongue claimed 1/63 from 15 overs. The Durham bowler looked erratic when tasked with sharing the duty of the new ball first thing, overstepping on five occasions but still dismissing Travis Head for just 10 runs thanks to a sublime catch from Zak Crawley in the covers. This moment encapsulated the day for both teams: brilliance interspersed with some error-prone cricket.