Steve Smith Test Runs; Does A Golden Duck Raise Questions On His Game?

Steve Smith was dismissed for a duck in the Perth Test [Source: @PoppingCreaseSA/x.com]Steve Smith was dismissed for a duck in the Perth Test [Source: @PoppingCreaseSA/x.com]

India are facing Australian in the first Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The match is turning out to be a heaven for the bowlers as they have ruled the roast so far. 

The vistors won the toss and carried by Rishabh Pant and Nitish Reddy's valiant effort put just 150 runs on the board in the first innings. In reply, Australia also faultered. Jasprit Bumrah decimated the top order of the home team and had them reeling at 19/3 within the seventh over of the innings. One of these three wickets was that of the Titan, Steve Smith. He was sent back to the hut for a golden duck.

Steve Smith has recently struggled with the bat in the Test format. However, that does not take away from the achievements of the Australian batter. In this artcile we will take a look at the runs scored by Steve Smith in Test cricket.

Steve Smith Test Runs

Matches
Innings
Runs
Average
100s/50s
1091959,68556.9732/41

In his Test career, Steve Smith has played 109 matches and has batted in 195 innings. In these innings, he has scored 9,685 at an average of 56.97. He has scored 32 centuries and 41 half-centuries in his career.

Steve Smith Test Runs In Australia

Matches
Innings
Runs
Average
100s/50s
54924,70161.8516/19

In his career Steve Smith has played 54 matches in Australia. In these 54 matches, Smith has scored 4,701 runs at an average of 61.85. Smith has scored 16 off his career's 32 centuries in Australia.

Steve Smith Test Runs Away From Home

Matches
Innings
Runs
Average
100s/50s
51944,55553.5815/19

Steve Smith has played 51 Test matches away from home. In these matches, he has scored 4,555 runs at an average of 53.58. Smith has 15 centuries and 19 half-centuries away from home. 

Conclusion

Even though Steve Smith is not having the best of times with the bat. This numbers show that he is an elite batter in the format. Besides, even if he has scored a golden duck in this game, he could be lethal and very important for Australia in this series.