General · 17 December 2025
Carey's Hometown Century Powers Australia to Strong Position in Third Ashes Test
Australia reached 326-8 at stumps on day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after Alex Carey scored an emotional century in front of his home crowd. The wicket-keeper batsman hit 106 runs, celebrating with a tribute to his late father who died in September. England took eight wickets through Jofra Archer's 3-29 and Will Jacks' two wickets, but Australia recovered from 94-4 to establish a commanding position. Steve Smith was ruled out with illness, allowing Usman Khawaja to return with 82 runs.
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