Alex Carey’s Maiden Ashes Century Lights Up Adelaide and Saves Australia
What unfolded at Adelaide Oval felt bigger than just another Test hundred. This was a moment that reshaped Alex Carey’s story, lifted a wobbling Australian innings, and turned a tense Ashes day into something deeply personal and unforgettable. Carey’s maiden Ashes century, scored at his home ground, wasn’t just about runs on the board. It was about timing, resilience, and a player stepping fully into his stature on the international stage.
Australia’s day had been uneven from the start. Despite winning the toss on a pitch made for batting, momentum kept slipping away. A late withdrawal of Steve Smith due to vertigo had already unsettled plans, and after lunch, a mini-collapse threatened to waste ideal conditions. Wickets fell cheaply, confidence dipped, and England sensed an opening. It was at that exact moment Carey walked in, with Australia needing calm as much as courage.
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What followed was an innings that felt both controlled and expressive. Carey batted with freedom but not recklessness, striking cleanly through the off side and working the leg side with confidence. Early nerves were visible, especially as the hundred drew closer, but they were managed with maturity that simply wasn’t there earlier in his career. This was not the innings of a newcomer finding his feet. It was the work of a leader who understood the moment and embraced responsibility.
The partnership with Usman Khawaja proved vital. Khawaja, himself playing with a point to prove after a dramatic recall, helped steady things, but it was Carey who became the heartbeat of the innings. Together, they dragged Australia out of trouble and back into a position of strength. The crisis was averted, and the mood inside Adelaide Oval shifted completely.
When Carey finally reached three figures, the reaction was electric. His name echoed around the ground, across the hill, past the old scoreboard, and into the heart of the city. It was a far cry from the boos he endured at Lord’s in 2023. This time, he was celebrated as a hometown hero. The moment was made even more emotional as Carey looked skyward, thinking of his late father, who passed away earlier this year. It was a quiet tribute, but one that carried immense weight.
By stumps, Australia hadn’t fully capitalised on the day, but they were firmly in the contest, largely because of Carey. His third Test century, and first against England, may stand as a turning point in how he is viewed. Already respected for his wicketkeeping, he is now forcing a broader conversation. With innings like this, Alex Carey is no longer just Australia’s keeper. He is one of its most reliable Test match cricketers, and Adelaide was where that truth was finally, unmistakably confirmed.
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