Steve Smith has added another landmark to his remarkable Test career during Australia’s ongoing contest against South Africa. The experienced batter has consistently delivered with the bat over the years and remains one of the most prolific run-scorers in the longest format. The latest achievement further highlights Smith’s longevity and consistency in international cricket. Having established himself as one of Australia’s leading batters, he continues to chase major milestones as his Test career progresses.

Steve Smith continues to strengthen his place among Australia’s greats

Smith has been one of Australia’s most dependable Test batters since transforming himself from a leg-spinner into a specialist batter. Initially compared with legendary Australian spinner Shane Warne, he developed into an elite run-scorer following the 2013 Ashes series. His ability to score consistently across different conditions has helped him build an impressive record in the format.

Smith has maintained a career batting average above 56, placing him among the most successful Australian Test batters. The South Africa series has provided another opportunity for him to add to his achievements and strengthen his standing in Australian cricket history.

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Steve Smith reaches another major milestone in Test cricket

Smith has overtaken former Australia captain Steve Waugh to become the country’s third-highest run-scorer in Test cricket. He now has 10,945 runs, moving past Waugh’s tally of 10,927. Ricky Ponting leads the Australian charts with 13,378 Test runs, followed by Allan Border with 11,174. Smith is now third, while Waugh occupies fourth place and David Warner rounds out the top five with 8,786 runs.

Smith is now just 55 runs away from becoming the third Australian batter to reach 11,000 Test runs. So far, only Ponting and Border have crossed that mark for Australia. Smith has scored 37 Test centuries and 45 half-centuries, placing him among Australia’s most prolific century-makers. Only Ponting, with 41 Test hundreds, has scored more centuries for Australia. Smith will look to add to his tally and close in on the records held by two of the country’s most celebrated batters.

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