Michael Neser was a late inclusion into Australia's XI, replacing Josh Hazlewood who suffered a side strain.

Australia, who opted to bat, lost David Warner early.

Usman Khawaja batted fluently to get to his half-century.

Debutant Marquino Mindley was off the field after two overs suffering what looked like a hamstring strain.

Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja put on a 95-run partnership for the second wicket.

Marnus Labuschagne, who scored two centuries in Perth, began batting fluently once more.

After Devon Thomas dismissed Khawaja, Jason Holder removed Steve Smith for an eight-ball duck.

Marnus Labuschagne scored his third straight century of the Test series.

Travis Head scored his fifth Test ton, his first at Adelaide Oval, as Australia reached 330/3 at Stumps.