Head and Carey Dig In as Australia Tighten Grip on Day 3 at Adelaide
So, let’s talk about what’s been unfolding on Day 3 of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, because this match has really started to tilt Australia’s way. By the end of the day, it was Australia who looked firmly in control, thanks largely to a rock-solid partnership between Travis Head and Alex Carey on familiar home turf.
Australia began the day knowing they needed to build a commanding lead, and that responsibility was gradually taken up by Head and Carey after a few early wickets fell. What followed was a calm but assertive stand that frustrated England and steadily pushed the lead closer to the 300-run mark. By the late stages of the afternoon, Australia were sitting at 4 for 208, holding a lead of around 293 runs, and the momentum was clearly on their side.
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Travis Head, once again, turned Adelaide Oval into his personal playground. There’s something about this ground that seems to bring out his very best, and that was on full display here. His century was eventually brought up with confidence and flair, and the celebration said it all. Head dropped to his knees and kissed the turf, a moment that perfectly captured his connection with this venue. It was his fourth consecutive Test century at the same ground, placing him in elite company alongside some of Australia’s greatest names.
At the other end, Alex Carey played the ideal supporting role. He stayed composed, rotated the strike well, and ensured there were no loose moments that England could pounce on. Together, the pair absorbed pressure when needed and punished anything overpitched or short, making England’s bowlers work hard for very little reward.
From England’s perspective, it was a tough day made even harder by concerns around Ben Stokes. The skipper spent long periods not bowling at all and eventually left the field, with no clear explanation given. Whether it was injury, fatigue, or something else, his absence was felt. England needed inspiration, but it never truly arrived. Even when chances came, like Travis Head being dropped on 99, they slipped away at crucial moments.
Earlier in the day, England did manage to pick up wickets, including Cameron Green and Usman Khawaja, which briefly kept them in the contest. But each breakthrough was followed by another period of Australian control, and the pressure never fully shifted back.
As stumps approached, it felt like Australia had done exactly what was required. The lead was substantial, the batters were settled, and England looked short on answers. into Day 4, the match appears to be firmly set up for Australia to dictate terms, with Head and Carey’s stand likely to be remembered as a defining passage of this Test.
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