A moment of brilliance can change the complexion of a Test match and Zach Crawley He provided it on the main opening day in Adelaide. With England desperate to make a big breakthrough, the tall opener took a breathtaking one-handed catch that was only not dispatched. Head of Travis returned to the pavilion and also injected a much-needed adrenaline rush into the English camp.
Brydon Carse bags the big fish
The atmosphere was thick with tension at the Adelaide Oval on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test. Trailing 0-2 in the series, England knew they would have to dominate, especially in possession, to have any chance of reclaiming the coveted urn. after Jofra Archer provided an early jolt by firing Jake Weatheraldthere was pressure Brydon Carse maintaining momentum against the dangerous Travis Head. What followed was a moment of individual brilliance that momentarily overshadowed the wider struggle.
Zak Crawley takes a brilliant catch to dismiss Travis Head
It was Australia’s 10th over. Karse hit a wide half-volley and invited Bash to show his characteristic power through the offside. The head is forced, hitting the ball with considerable force, aiming for the boundary strings between cover and point. In a split second, it was designed for four people.
However, deployed at short cover, Crawley had other ideas. In a display of incredible reflexes and athleticism, the usually elegant opener flexed his tall frame and leapt low and sharply to the left. His right hand speared almost impossibly and caught the hard-hit ball inches from the turf. It was a one-handed, instinctive catch that countered the speed and trajectory of Head’s shot.
We present the video:
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– What does Zach Crawley do? (@ZackCrawleyFan) December 17, 2025
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Jofra Archer keeps Australia at bay
At the end of the action-packed second session on Day 1 in Adelaide, Australia, they reached 194/5 after a session that fluctuated sharply between the two sides. Archer was the clear pick for the tourists, finishing the session with 3 wickets, including a devastating burst just after lunch. Marnus Labuschagne and Cameron Green on the same. Despite the collapse, Australia found a steady hand Alex CareyRemaining undefeated in 48 and playing an important role in stabilizing shots.
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