Aus vs SL: Australia’s stand-in skipper Steve Smith etched his name into the record as he scored his 35th century against Sri Lanka in the Day-1 of the 1st Test match. Smith is probably the greatest batters of Australia has ever produced.
Test century number 35 for Australia’s talisman Steve Smith 🙌#WTC25 | #SLvAUS 📝: https://t.co/8NKpfnNf96 pic.twitter.com/4Fs0arCu6o
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Smith Surpassed Gavaskar’s Feat
Once Smith scored his 35th Test century, he also surpassed Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar’s century record of 34 centuries.
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Tendulkar (IND) | 200 | 15921 | 248* | 53.78 | 51 | 68 |
| JH Kallis (ICC/SA) | 166 | 13289 | 224 | 55.37 | 45 | 58 |
| RT Ponting (AUS) | 168 | 13378 | 257 | 51.85 | 41 | 62 |
| KC Sangakkara (SL) | 134 | 12400 | 319 | 57.40 | 38 | 52 |
| JE Root (ENG) | 152 | 12972 | 262 | 50.87 | 36 | 65 |
| R Dravid (ICC/IND) | 164 | 13288 | 270 | 52.31 | 36 | 63 |
| SPD Smith (AUS) | 115* | 10100 | 239 | 56.22 | 35 | 42 |
Smith Crossed 10,000 Runs
Before his 35th hundred, Smith crossed 10,000 runs in Test cricket. He achieved the feat in 205 innings, a remarkable achievement in itself considering the modern-day challenges of playing Test cricket. Known for his unorthodox technique and ability to score heavily in any condition, Smith has already cemented his place among the all-time greats. His rise to 10,000 runs reflects his dominance in the longest format of the game.
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An exclusive club welcomes another member 👏
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Well played, Steve Smith 🏏
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