Adelaide, Dec. 17 -- Australia's wicketkeeper and batter Alex Carey's masterclass hundred on the opening day of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide against England helped the hosts to reach 326/8 at stumps on Wednesday.

Carey's century kept the day evenly poised for Australia. Carey turned the tide, walking in under pressure, and he produced a counterattacking innings that swung the momentum firmly back in Australia's favour. Australia lost three wickets in the final session; however, the hosts added 132 runs to their total tally before stumps on Day 1.

Carey eventually departed after a top edge to finish on 106, while Mitchell Starc again proved himself a thorn in England's side on 33 not out at stumps. The latter will resume at the creas...