Australia were 303 for three on Day One here, with Clarke, who won the toss, 125 not out.u00a0Steven Smith, who survived two unsuccessful England reviews as the hosts used up all their challenges for the innings, was 70 not out after so far helping Clarke add an unbroken 173 for the fourth wicket.

Australia skipper Michael Clarke celebrates his century on Day One of the third Ashes Test yesterday. Pic/AFP