Alex Carey slams his third Ashes fifty: Key stats
What's the story
Australia continued their dominance in the second Ashes Test against England, which is a Day-Night affair, at the Gabba on Saturday. The hosts reached a commanding score of 450/8 in 99 overs, taking a lead of 116 runs at Tea on Day 3. Wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey played a vital role in tightening Australia's grip by scoring a fine half-century. The southpaw batted with great intent and brought up his third Ashes fifty.
Partnership highlights
Australia's innings progresses with partnerships
The duo of Carey and Neser added 54 runs for the seventh wicket in quick time, with Carey being the aggressor. He reached his half-century off 52 balls in the 77th over before England captain Ben Stokes dismissed Neser for 16. Carey then joined Mitchell Starc, and the duo continued to attack England bowlers. The two batters added 33 runs off 42 balls. Notably, the keeper-batter started at his overnight score of 46*.
Stats
12th Test fifty for Carey
Carey, who was holding the innings together, was dismissed for 63 by Gus Atkinson on the last ball of the 83rd over. He smoked six fours during his 69-ball stay. The left-handed batter has raced to 2,099 runs from 45 Tests at 34.98. This was his 12th fifty in Tests. He also owns 2 hundreds. 472 of his runs have come in 12 Ashes Tests at 23.60 (50s: 3).
Previous day's play
Australia take control on Day 2
On Day 2, Australia took firm control of the Day-Night Ashes Test at the Gabba. Half-centuries from opener Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne, and captain Steve Smith guided Australia to 378/6 at stumps. Meanwhile, Joe Root was left stranded on 138* as England finished with a total of 334/10 batting first. Mitchell Starc ended with phenomenal figures of 6/75.