Smith Enters the 10,000-Test Run Club – Second Fastest Australian
Steven Smith has reached 10,000 Test runs, becoming just the fourth Australian to achieve the feat. He completed the milestone in 205 innings, making him the second-fastest Australian behind Ricky Ponting (196 innings).
Player | Innings Taken |
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Ricky Ponting | 196 |
Steven Smith | 205 |
Allan Border | 235 |
Steve Waugh | 244 |
35 Test Centuries – Australia’s Modern-Day Run Machine
Smith’s latest ton has taken his overall Test century count to 35, reinforcing his place among Australia’s finest Test batters. He continues to rise up the ranks in Australia’s all-time leading century-makers. With his unmatched focus and technique, Smith remains a key contributor to Australia’s success in Test cricket.
12th Century in World Test Championship – Second Only to Joe Root
Smith’s century also marked his 12th in the World Test Championship (WTC), making him the second-highest century-maker in the tournament’s history.
Player | Test Centuries in WTC |
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Joe Root (ENG) | 18 |
Steven Smith (AUS) | 12 |
Marnus Labuschagne (AUS) | 11 |
Smith’s consistency in WTC matches has made him one of the format’s most reliable run-scorers.
Joint-Most Test Centuries by an Australian in Asia
Smith also equalled Allan Border’s record for the most Test centuries by an Australian in Asia, scoring his sixth century in subcontinental conditions.
Player | Test Centuries in Asia |
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Allan Border | 6 |
Steven Smith | 6 |
Usman Khawaja | 5 |
Ricky Ponting | 5 |
Smith’s ability to counter spin and build innings on challenging pitches has made him one of Australia’s best-ever batters in Asia.
A Legacy That Continues to Grow
With 10,000+ Test runs, 35 Test centuries, 12 WTC centuries, and six Test hundreds in Asia, Smith’s numbers define his greatness. As he continues his career, he is well on his way to setting even higher records and further solidifying his place among cricket’s all-time greats.
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