Australia were in danger of being bowled out for a low score on day one of the third Ashes Test at Headingley, but Mitchell Marsh's heroic century rescued the tourists.
England fast bowler Mark Wood took five wickets for 33 runs in a devastating spell of bowling, reducing Australia to 5-83 at one stage.
But Marsh dug in and played some superb shots to score 130 off 116 balls, his first Test century outside of Australia.
He put on a 123-run partnership with Travis Head (67) to help Australia recover to 263-9 at stumps.
Marsh's innings was the highlight of the day, but Wood also produced some eye-catching bowling.
He generated plenty of pace and swing, and his yorkers were particularly effective.
Head also played well, and his partnership with Marsh was crucial in Australia's recovery.
The tourists will be hoping that they can build on their first-innings total on day two, and they will need their bowlers to step up and take wickets.
England, meanwhile, will be looking to exploit Australia's fragile batting line-up and take a lead in the match.
The third Ashes Test is evenly poised, and it promises to be an exciting contest in the remaining three days.
Here are some of the key moments from Marsh's innings:
- In the 27th over, Marsh survived a close call when he was dropped by Joe Root at first slip off the bowling of Mark Wood.
- In the 32nd over, Marsh hit Wood for three sixes in a row.
- In the 36th over, Marsh brought up his century with a single off the bowling of Chris Woakes.
- In the 47th over, Marsh was dismissed by Chris Woakes for 130.
Marsh's innings was a combination of power and grace. He played some superb shots, including six sixes and 12 fours. He also showed great determination and resilience, refusing to give up even when Australia were in trouble.
Marsh's innings was a timely reminder of his talent. He has been in and out of the Australian team in recent years, but he showed on day one that he is still a world-class batsman.
The third Ashes Test is evenly poised, and it will be interesting to see how Marsh performs in the remaining three days. If he can continue his form, he could be a key player in Australia's quest to win the series.