Australia finished day one of the third Ashes Test at 326-8 after a day of fluctuating fortunes at Adelaide Oval. England capitalised on poor shots early, reducing the hosts to 94-4 after lunch, but a fighting century from Alex Carey and a late partnership with Mitchell Starc helped Australia recover.
Carey scored an emotional 105 on his home ground, his third Test century, after the recent passing of his father. He shared a 50-run partnership with Starc, who remained unbeaten on 33 at stumps. Nathan Lyon was the other not-out batter on 0.
Jofra Archer was the standout bowler for England, finishing with 3-29 from his spell. Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue were patchy but persevered in the heat, while Will Jacks took two wickets but conceded over 100 runs. The day saw a record attendance of 56,298 at Adelaide Oval.
England will look to take the final two wickets quickly on day two and then set a strong total with the bat. The match is finely poised after both sides showed moments of brilliance and lapses in concentration.
