Wisden Cricket Weekly Ashes Daily: Honours even after Carey hundred and Archer three-for
Dec 17, 2025
The hosts dive into Alex Carey's impressive century, highlighting its emotional weight and form. They debate which side came out on top, reflecting on the balance of play. Mark Butcher critiques England's bowling performance, especially Archer's control issues, while Yas defends Stokes' captaincy choices. There's also a discussion on selection dilemmas and the implications of Archer's workload. The hosts preview the challenging conditions for day two, considering how England might tackle the heat.
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England Edged A Tricky Day
- Australia finished day one 326 for eight, leaving England in a slightly better position than expected.
- Given Adelaide's history, England can be satisfied they contained a normally prolific batting side.
Carey’s Composed Hundred
- Alex Carey scored a century after coming in at 94 for four and batted with controlled aggression.
- His hundred followed recent strong wicketkeeping form and personal resilience after family loss.
Archer Carries The Bowling Burden
- Jofra Archer was the clear outlier, significantly more economical and a key strike option for England.
- The rest of the attack struggled to contain runs, leaving England reliant on Archer's bursts.