Alex Carey completes 6,000 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats
What's the story
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey played not one but two fine knocks in the ongoing third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval. Carey backed his 106 from the first innings with a 72-run knock. These twin 50-plus scores powered Carey past 6,000 runs in First-Class cricket. Over 2,000 of his runs have come in Tests. Here are the key stats.
Stats
6,000 FC runs for Carey
Carey completed 6,000 FC runs with his 143rd run in the match. Playing his 104th match, the southpaw has raced to 6,035 runs at an average of 37-plus, as per ESPNcricinfo. His tally includes 12 tons and 33 fifties. Carey, who made his FC debut in February 2013, received his maiden Test cap in December 2021.
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Carey joins these names
Carey, who made 106 off 143 balls on Day 1, made 72 off 128 balls in his next outing. His efforts meant Australia finished at 349/10 in the third innings, setting England a target of 435 runs. As per Cricbuzz, Carey became the fourth keeper with fifty-plus scores in both innings of an Ashes Test.
Career
Here are Carey's career stats
During his stay, Carey also brought up 1,000 runs in home Tests. He has now raced to 1,059 runs from 23 matches at 36.51 (100s: 2, 50s: 6). Overall, playing his 46th Test, Carey has amassed 2,277 runs and has an average of 36.72. His tally includes 13 half-centuries and three tons. Across 13 Ashes Tests, he boasts 650 runs at 29.54.