Steve Smith Outshines Steve Waugh and Ranks Only Behind Ricky Ponting After Gabba Test Heroics

Steve Smith dominates at the Gabba, hitting his fifth century in this venue and 10th century against India. Before this, he wasn't doing very well in Adelaide and Perth, which was a disappointment but this century is of significant consequence because it shows he might be doing well again. In addition, it's getting him near the legendary Ricky Ponting in the ranking for the most Test centuries by an Aussie player. Despite a rough patch, Smith's amazing performance could mean he's back on track.

Smith Moves Up the Elite List

Steve Smith scored a century playing at the Gabba against India, and it's really important for his Test cricket career, this ton is a major sign he's on track because he was having some trouble before this. With this century, he's moved up to being the second-highest century scorer in Australia.

Smith has hit a total of 45 centuries across all international games, which breaks down to 33 test centuries in 199 attempts and 12 ODI centuries in 149 tries. Recently, in his past nine test matches, Smith made 485 runs, which gives him an average of 32.3 per game. especially for someone as skilled as Smith is. Also, by scoring this century, Smith has gone ahead of a substantial amount of famous Australian cricket players in terms of test centuries.

Bagging a Pair and a Century at the Same Venue in the Same Year

Smith really stepped up for Australia, coming in to bat fourth when they were not doing well at 75-3. He completed it with an amazing 101 runs from 190 balls, together with Travis Head, who scored a spectacular 148 runs, they conjoined the Indian bowlers by adding an enormous 241 runs as a team; their partnership was important, making it tough on India's bowling side.

After Smith got out from Rohit Sharma catching him off Bumrah's bowling, his batting really prepared Australia to be in a good spot. By the time the third session of day 2 wrapped up, Australia had scored over 350 runs, which was very big. Now, the Indian batters have a major challenge in front of them because of it.

Australia's total of 405/7 is their first 400+ score in 11 home Tests against India over the last three home series. In this period, Australia has hosted seven other teams and managed to score 400+ runs at least once against each of them.

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