Steve Smith becomes second-highest run-scorer in Ashes history, only behind Don Bradman

Australian Test veteran Steve Smith has unlocked a major milestone in his career that even the great Ricky Ponting couldn't. Smith is the second-highest run-scorer in the history of the Ashes, only behind the legendary Don Bradman.

The Ashes never fails to entertain you, even if the fate of the trophy has already been finalised. Australia have already sealed their win in the home Ashes with 3 consecutive wins in the first three matches in the Ashes. However, the MCG Test marked a treat for the seamers and an unforgettable win for England.

Similarly, the SCG Test has been marked with multiple records. From Joe Root scoring his first red-ball century in Australia, Travis Head going past 500 runs in an Ashes series with a strike rate of over 75, and lastly, Steve Smith leaving behind English greats to become the second-best batter in Ashes history, the match has witnessed it all.

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Steve Smith nears Don Bradman's Ashes record with massive SCG hundred

Steve Smith continued his love affair with the Sydney Cricket Ground as he played yet another splendid innings in his hometown and amazed the SCG crowd. Smith reached the triple figures, building partnerships alongside Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, and lastly Beau Webster.

During his stupendous innings, Smith surpassed former English legend Jack Hobbs to become the second-highest run-getter in the history of the Ashes. Only the legendary Donald Bradman is ahead of him in the runs tally.

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Steve Smith surpasses England legend for century record in the Ashes

Steve Smith scored his 37th Test hundred in the final match of the Ashes series and has made a commendable start to the year 2026. This also marked his fifth hundred at the SCG as he continued his stellar form at this venue.

With this, Steve Smith surpassed the former Australian legend Steve Waugh for the most number of 50+ scores in the Ashes and equalled his tally with Jack Hobbs. Smith now has 27 50+ scores in the Ashes history.

He also surpassed the century record of Hobbs and now has 13 Ashes hundreds, second to Don Bradman, who had 19 in his career. He is officially the second-highest centurion in Ashes history.

Most 50+ Scores in The Ashes!

31 - Donald Bradman
27 - Jack Hobbs
27 - Steven Smith*
26 - Allan Border
24 - Herbert Sutcliffe
24 - Steve Waugh
24 - Joe Root#ashes25 #AUSvsENG #Ashes2025 pic.twitter.com/GWqOIYqZde

— Cricket Capture! (@CricketCapture_) January 6, 2026

Australia dominate England at the SCG as the first Test of 2026 nears a dramatic draw

Australia have once again dominated the English side at the SCG. Though for the English on former occasions, Sydney has been one of the most relieving grounds since the ground often offers a healthy batting track, but this time around, the Australian batters have capitalized on the pitch, where the ball is making sweet contact with the bat.

However, witnessing Australia's intentions on Day 3, when Steve Smith, the centurion, alongside Beau Webster, is looking to score some runs quickly before they can either declare or play out the Third Day and pose a challenging lead in front of the English batters, so that they can avoid a draw in the final game of a challenging series.

However, it seems evident that the SCG Test is going to be the longest match played in this Ashes series, while many games have finished within 2 or 3 days. However, the first Test of 2026 for now is looking to end in a combative draw.

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