Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Khawaja Shines as Smith Withdraws from Adelaide Test
Usman Khawaja, who was not originally in the team, got to play in the third Ashes Test because Steve Smith had to leave due to feeling dizzy and sick.
Khawaja did really well and scored 82 runs, which was great for Australia.
Alex Carey also scored a lot of runs, helping Australia reach 326/8 at the end of the first day.
England bowled well, with Jofra Archer taking 3 wickets.
It's not clear if Khawaja will play in the next Test, but he did a good job in this one.
Smith is expected to be back for the next match.
Steve Smith withdrew from the third Ashes Test due to vertigo symptoms.
Usman Khawaja was called up as a replacement and scored 82 runs.
Australia recovered from a poor start to reach 326/8 at stumps on Day 1.
Alex Carey scored a century, helping Australia stabilize their innings.
Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers for England, taking 3 wickets.
- Who
- Usman Khawaja and Alex Carey
- What
- Usman Khawaja scored 82 runs, and Alex Carey scored a century as Australia recovered to 326/8 on Day 1 of the third Ashes Test after Steve Smith withdrew due to illness.
- When
- December 17, 2025
- Where
- Adelaide Oval, Australia
- Why
- Steve Smith experienced vertigo symptoms, and Usman Khawaja was included as a replacement.
Australia
England
Team Performance
Australia
Australia recovered from a poor start to reach 326/8 at stumps on Day 1, with Alex Carey scoring a century and Usman Khawaja contributing 82 runs.
England
England bowled well, with Jofra Archer taking 3 wickets, Brydon Carse 2, and Josh Tongue 1, to restrict Australia's scoring.
- Player
- Usman Khawaja
- Role
- Batter
- Team
- Australia
- Match
- Third Ashes Test
- Opponent
- England
- Venue
- Adelaide Oval
- Date
- December 17, 2025
- Reason for Smith's Withdrawal
- Vertigo symptoms
- Top Scorer
- Alex Carey (100)
- Best Bowler
- Jofra Archer (3/29)
Sources
‘Dizzy, nausea’: Why Steve Smith made a shock withdrawal on morning of Adelaide Test against England
Usman Khawaja capitalises with crucial fifty after Steve Smith is ruled out with vertigo
Ashes 2025-26: Here's why Australia's Steve Smith is not playing in the Adelaide Test
Ashes 2025-26: Usman Khawaja returns to Aus Test squad after illness forces Steve Smith out, departs after impressive 82
PIX: Australia rocked on Day 1 in Adelaide
Khawaja shuts out critics with defiant half-ton in Adelaide
Australia Suffers Massive Blow As Steve Smith Misses 3rd Ashes Test Due To Illness
Ashes: Carey, Khawaja shine as Australia recover after poor start on Day 1 of Adelaide Test
Ashes 2025: Alex Carey's Resilient Hundred Anchors Australia; Hosts Score 326/8 vs England At Stumps In Adelaide
Ashes: Carey, Khawaja shine as Australia reach 326-8 at stumps on Day 1 of Adelaide Test
