Ashes 3rd Test, Day 1: Carey’s Century Lifts Australia to Dominant Position
Australia finished Day 1 of the third Ashes test in a very positive manner, reaching a total of 326-8 in 83 overs, thanks to a brilliant century from Alex Carey in front of a full house of 56,298 people.

Good Start Despite Falling Wickets

But the Australian side got off to a cautious start, losing a couple of wickets up front. When the first drinks were taken, they were 37/2 in the 12th over, and Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne began the process of rebuilding the Australian side, taking them past the 50-run mark and reaching lunch at 94/2 despite the disciplined English bowlers.

*Khawaja Anchors the innings
Usman Khawaja played an important role in the middle order as he reached his much-deserved half-century off 81 balls, including six boundaries. Australia reached the 150-mark before England fought back and got important wickets, thus keeping the balance intact. Tea was taken when Australia were 194-5, and Alex Carey looked more and more confident at the crease.

Carey Stepping Up After Tea

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The final session belonged to Alex Carey. He reached his 50 off 75 balls and then went on to dominate the innings despite frequent wickets falling at the other end. England had the DRS on several occasions to remove Carey, and the Australian wicket-keeper batter displayed immense composure and resolve.


Carey continued by scoring a fabulous 100 off 135 deliveries, striking 8 fours and 1 six, getting Australia beyond 300.
    His alliance along with the lower-order batsmen, including one with Mitchell Starc, proved brilliant in accumulating runs.


England Fight Back Late


England managed to pick up some late wickets with the introduction of the second new ball, reducing Australia to eight wickets down by the end of the day. However, Carey showed his true character by turning the day around for Australia.


Day 1 Summary


Australia: 326/8 in 83 overs Alex Carey: 100 (135 balls) Usman Khawaja: 50 off Attendance: 56 With Carey still leading the resistance and scores on the board, Australia are likely to move ahead with their total, while England are going to try and take down the tail as quickly as possible and keep the match balanced.