Carey and Khawaja Light Up Adelaide as Ashes Drama Deepens
So, day one of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide turned out to be exactly the kind of gripping, slow-burn drama that keeps this rivalry alive and buzzing. Coming into this match, Australia were already 2–0 up in the series, and England were staring down the barrel of a must-win situation. What unfolded on the opening day only seemed to underline how steep that challenge has become.
The day belonged to Alex Carey and Usman Khawaja, and it was done in a way that felt both controlled and quietly ruthless. Australia found themselves under some pressure early, with England looking to finally land a punch in this series. The pitch was dry, the sun relentless, and the bowlers were made to work hard. Wickets did fall, but what followed was a reminder of why experience and patience still matter so much in Test cricket.
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Khawaja’s return to the side became a talking point almost immediately. After being left out earlier in the series, his recall raised eyebrows, but it was quickly justified. His innings was built with discipline rather than flair, the kind that frustrates bowlers and drains energy from the fielding side. Runs were accumulated steadily, risks were kept to a minimum, and England were forced into long spells with little reward. It was the sort of knock that doesn’t just add to the scoreboard, it shifts momentum.
At the other end, Carey played with a freedom that lifted the entire ground. His batting felt instinctive, confident, and full of intent, without ever tipping into recklessness. Boundaries were picked off at the right moments, pressure was released, and Adelaide came alive with every confident stroke. By the time stumps arrived, his contribution had done more than rescue Australia from a tricky position; it had strengthened their grip on the match and, potentially, the series.
England’s bowlers toiled hard, and there were moments when they looked threatening, but consistency proved elusive. Chances were created, yet Australia repeatedly found a way to rebuild. That pattern has become a familiar one in this Ashes timeline so far. Australia absorb pressure, wait it out, and then counter with composure.
As day one closed, the sense around the ground was clear. Australia had once again laid a solid foundation, while England were left searching for answers under a blazing Adelaide sky. With more heat forecast and the series finely poised on a knife-edge for the visitors, this Test already feels like a defining chapter. If the rest of the match follows the intensity of this opening day, the Ashes story in Adelaide is far from finished.
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