Steve Smith (Australia) - 108 innings Sat, 16 December 2017 1:00PM ... By this point the comparisons with Sir Donald Bradman are no longer hyperbolic - the statistics back up the assessment that Smith is the best since ‘The Don’. Only Sir Donald Bradman (58 innings) and Sunil Gavaskar (101) reached the milestone in … Smith's numbers in his last 10 Ashes innings, which begins with his 239 at Perth in the second innings of Ashes 2017-18 at home, is better than Bradman's best-ever tally of 10 straight innings in the historic rivalry. 3 – number of Test match centuries Smith has scored at the WACA Ground, the equal most at the ground. The five venues were the Gabba, Adelaide Oval, the WACA Ground, the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Sydney Cricket Ground. Ashes 2017-18, 1st Test – 5 Talking Points Australia won the first Test by 10 wickets and had just the right kind of start to the series. The series was played at five venues across Australia between 23 November 2017 and 8 January 2018. Steve Smith celebrates his double century in Perth against England in 2017. When Smith reached 208 in the final session he passed that mark. No other batsman has scored 500 plus runs in 3 Ashes in a row. [14], Australia's Mitchell Starc and England's Craig Overton were both ruled out of the fourth Test, with heel and rib injuries respectively. He was dropped soon afterwards but fought his way back into the Australia side during the 2013-2014 Ashes. Smith’s batting partner Mitchell Marsh has also way past his maiden test century just before the duo exited for tea. Brian Lara (West Indies) - 1995, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 The WACA Ground was expected to host its final Test during the series, prior to the opening of the new Optus Stadium. "For him to be at that level after the amount of Tests and the amount of runs that he's scored just shows how good a player he is. [4] Before the first Test, Glenn Maxwell was added to Australia's squad as cover for David Warner, who injured his neck at training. Tickets, Fourth ODI Adelaide Oval, January 26. 62.89 – Smith’s Test match batting average, the second-highest of all time (minimum 20 Tests). [19] A decision on the venue was made in May 2017,[20] with the WACA Ground confirmed as the venue, as the new stadium would not be ready in time. Michael Clarke (Australia) - 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 Saw Archer at IPL last year, realized he is special: Smith. [7] However, Finn himself was then ruled out of the tour, injuring his knee prior to the first warm-up game. Due to rain, 9 overs were lost on day 1 and 18.5 overs lost on day 2. Voges said he would have no hard feelings if Smith passed his record when asked about it during play. Ricky Ponting is in top spot with 41. Hayden's grand record within Smith's reach. A look at some of the numbers behind Steven Smith's Test career that make him one of the all-time greats. Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh sent records tumbling on day three of the third Ashes Test at the WACA. Warner who scored five fifty-plus scores is second in this list. Ashes 2019: With win, Steve Smith ticks off 'bucket list' item Steve Smith is the stand-out performer in the Ashes, amassing 671 runs from just five innings. [22] On 12 December 2016, it was confirmed that Adelaide Oval would host the first day/night Ashes Test. Joe Barton The West Australian. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) - 2004, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2014 The 2017–18 Ashes series (named Magellan Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons) was a series of Test cricket matches contested between England and Australia for The Ashes.The series was played at five venues across Australia between 23 November 2017 and 8 January 2018. This is his sixth fifty-plus score in Tests in 2017, most for an Australian player. If he manages to go past me I'll be okay with that, if he can stay there then that would be even better. Smith, the former Aussie skipper, had a sensational run in England. Steve Smith is also on the verge to equal record with Don Bradman, Wally Hammond and Herbert Sutcliffe to score most centuries in a single Ashes series. Live statistics of the The Ashes, 2017-18 including leading run scorers, top wicket takers, best averages etc on Cricbuzz.com ", 1000 RUNS IN A CALENDAR YEAR Smith will likely forever hold the record given this is the final Ashes Test at the iconic venue before all future contests head across the Swan River to the new Optus Stadium. The Ashes 2017-18: Why Steve Smith really is the best since Don Bradman. Australia won the toss and elected to bat. By Agence France-Presse 4 – number of consecutive years Smith has scored at least 1,000 runs. Smith made his international debut in 2010 but after the Ashes series defeat at home, he found himself out of the Test side while his limited-overs fortunes weren’t too different. Tickets, Second T20I – Australia v England, Blundstone Arena, February 7. [41] As part of a five-year deal with Cricket Australia that commenced in 2016, BT Sport provided television coverage of the series in the United Kingdom and Ireland. His previous best was the 142-ball hundred against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2014. 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This page was last edited on 12 January 2021, at 12:25. Interestingly, he owns a unique feat of smashing over 500 runs in three consecutive Ashes series (2015: 508, 2017: 687 and 2019: 774). Tickets, Fifth ODI Perth Stadium, January 28. 2 Test batsman, Kane Williamson solid at the top (Jan 12, 2021) Australia close ranks around 'quite upset' Steven Smith over stump cam footage (Jan 12, 2021) The World No.3 Test batsman's last Test century on Australian soil came in December 2017 against England in Melbourne [102*]. Tickets, Fourth T20I – NZ v England, Wellington, February 14, Fifth T20I – NZ v Australia, Eden Park, February 16, Sixth T20I – NZ v England, Seddon Park, February 18. cricket.com.au is a production of CA Digital Media - a division of Cricket Australia. Sunil Gavaskar (India) - 1976, 1978, 1979, 1983, Sir Donald Bradman (Australia) - 58 innings Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 114 innings Rain prevented play during the first session of day 5. Ashes 2017/18, Gabba Test Day 3 Stats: '21st Century' great Steve Smith smashes multiple records Smith is still a fair way behind the world record of 99.94 held by The Don. Tickets, Fifth Test SCG, January 4-8 (Pink Test). [10] George Garton was added to England's squad as cover for Jake Ball during pre-Test tour matches,[11] but returned to the England Lions when Ball recovered in time for the first Test. 108 – number of innings it took Smith to reach Test match ton No.22, the third fastest of all time. Bradman's greatest Ashes run was between 1937 and 1946 where his scores read: 212, 169, 51, 144, 18, 102, 103, 16, 187, 234. The toss was delayed by 130 minutes due to rain. 3-Smith has scored over 500 runs in each of the last three Ashes: 508 runs in 2015 Ashes in England, 687 runs in the 2017-18 home Ashes and 589 … [17] England's Chris Woakes was ruled out of the fifth Test due to injury.[18]. Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2008, 2010 79 - Smith's 200 came up off 301 balls, and was the quickest Ashes double-century for Australia in almost 80 years, since the 257-ball 200 scored by Stan McCabe in Nottingham in 1938. Hayden holds the overall record of most consecutive 1,000-plus years with five. However, it was said in November 2015 that construction of the new stadium was well ahead of schedule and the Perth Test could be hosted at the new venue. Australia won the series 4–0, regaining The Ashes after taking an unassailable lead with an innings victory in the third Test. Also see: Steve Smith scores 27th career Test ton: Records broken Australia vs India, Test series: Interesting stats from the rivalry Happy birthday Steve Smith: His unique feats in Test cricket 108 – number of innings it took Smith to reach Test match ton No.22, the third fastest of all time. Smith’s deputy David Warner is the co-owner of the record. Alastair Cook (England) - 2006, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016 Click here to check the stats on Day 1 of The Gabba Test. Matthew Hayden (Australia) - 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Smith now sits ninth on the list of most Test hundreds for Australia, one behind Justin Langer. Against India in 2014-15. Steve Smith's first Test hundred in 22 innings outside Ashes Tests since making 111 on Mar 25, 2017, against India in Dharamsala. At this stage, Smith had only gone beyond 50 … Australia Test squad: Steve Smith (c), David Warner (vc), Cameron Bancroft, Usman Khawaja, Peter Handscomb, Shaun Marsh, Mitchell Marsh, Tim Paine (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Jackson Bird. [6] The following month, he was withdrawn from the Ashes squad, pending an investigation, with Steven Finn added to England's squad. Steven Smith replaces Virat Kohli as No. 4 Tests and 400 runs) is the sixth-highest in Ashes history after Bradman (139.14, 1930), Smith (137.4, 2017), Alastair Cook (127.66, 2010), Steve … Steve Smith was in complete control at the MCG. [8] Tom Curran was called up to replace him. Even including his scores of 6 and 38 in that Ashes encounter 10 years ago, Smith's MCG batting average of 113.50 is his best among all grounds worldwide where he has played more than once. (Getty) The other contender as Smith's finest home campaign? England Test squad: Joe Root (c), James Anderson (vc), Moeen Ali, Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball, Gary Ballance, Stuart Broad, Alastair Cook, Mason Crane, Tom Curran, Ben Foakes, Dawid Malan, Craig Overton, Ben Stokes, Mark Stoneman, James Vince, Chris Woakes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Smith_(cricketer,_born_1989) In September 2017, Ben Stokes was named in the initial England squad, but was subsequently ruled out of international selection until further notice while a disciplinary process took place. England were the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series, having won in 2015. Australia captain Steve Smith has acknowledged that the exhausting Ashes series took a toll on his body and he needed a desperate break after that. Tim Paine returned to the team after a seven-year absence, ahead of Matthew Wade and Peter Nevill. Ricky Ponting (Australia) - 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 England were the defending holders of the Ashes going into the series, having won in 2015. He achieved the 1,000 run-mark with an … Tickets, PM's XI v England Manuka Oval, February 2. Let’s look at some Twitter reactions on Steve Smith’s Century at Ashes 3rd Test Only Sir Donald Bradman (58 innings) and Sunil Gavaskar (101) reached the milestone in fewer innings. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images 22 – number of Test centuries. Steve Smith: Pos: WR, Career: 219 G, 89 TD (69th), 2xAll-Pro(1st), 5xProBowl, Panthers/Ravens 2001-2016, 1x Yds Leader, born CA 1979 Cricket News: Steve Smith ruled the Test batting charts in 2017, and it seemed he just couldn't turn the tap off when it came to scoring runs against England. He stated that he was completely exhausted after the one-day series, Smith went on to add that the time-off has helped him regain his mental strength and he is ready for the forthcoming challenge – tour to South Africa. Matches in white background were played in England, yellow – in Australia. The 2017–18 Ashes series (named Magellan Ashes Series for sponsorship reasons)[3] was a series of Test cricket matches contested between England and Australia for The Ashes. 138 – number of balls it took Smith to reach his century, the fastest in his Test career. In complete contrast, Smith scored his slowest century from 261 balls in the first Magellan Ashes Test at the Gabba. Sat 30 Dec 2017 05.56 EST 11.12 EST Steve Smith leads the sides off after his unbeaten century at the MCG took his tally for the series to 604. Steve Smith has already passed the ton and sprinting towards his 2nd Double Ton now. England won the toss and elected to field. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) - 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2010 171 – the previous highest Ashes score at the WACA Ground, held by Australia’s Ian Redpath in the first Ashes Test at the venue in 1971. Smith leapfrogged former teammate Adam Voges’ mark of 61.87. Sunil Gavaskar (India) - 101 innings But right now, they share top billing anyway. SCORECARD. Smith’s aggregate in the 2019 Ashes is the fifth-highest by a batsman in any Ashes series in history. 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