Ashes Day three in Adelaide: Starc Shatters Stokes’ 83 as the Stokes-Archer Stand Falls on 106
Adelaide, Australia – Mitchell Starc delivered a fierce spell to dismiss England captain ben Stokes for 83, snapping a 106‑run partnership with Jofra Archer as England reached 274-9 on day three of the third Ashes Test.
The wicket ended a pivotal alliance that had steadied England’s innings, with Archer still at the crease as Australia pressed to seize control of the session.
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Key moments at a glance
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Dismissal | Ben Stokes – 83 |
| Bowling | Mitchell Starc |
| Partnership | Stokes-Archer: 106 runs |
| England score at close | 274-9 |
| Venue | Adelaide |
Breaking news meets enduring cricket insights
Moments like Stokes’ dismissal after a lengthy stand illustrate how pace and precision can tilt a long innings in adelaide’s conditions, where late-day swing poses a constant challenge for batsmen.
Evergreen takeaway: The Ashes are shaped by pivotal wickets and partnerships. Teams rely on batting depth and bowling discipline to convert fleeting advantages into lasting advantages across four days of play.
what to watch next
England will aim to rebuild and push past the 300-mark, while Australia seeks to sustain pressure as conditions evolve and the surface offers varying assistance with the day advancing.
Readers’ questions: Which England batsman should anchor the innings in the next session? Which Australian bowler will you expect to seize the initiative as play continues?
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