Steve Smith achieves another Test record; equals Don Bradman in this feat


image-lb4lkm6cSmith scored his 29th Test ton [Source: Twitter]

Australian batter Steve Smith has added yet another feather to his illustrious Test cap. Smith has been in red hot form this year and continued to pile up runs against the West Indies in the first Test in Perth.

The 33-year old slammed his 29th Test century against the Windies and equalled Sir Don Bradman's record (who also has 29 Test centuries to his name).

In the ongoing Test match, Smith came into bat when the scoreboard was 151 for the loss of 2 wickets. He stitched a 251-run partnership for the third wicket alongside Marnus Labuschagne, who scored his 8th Test ton yesterday evening and eventually went onto cross the 200-run mark.

List of most Test centuries for Australia

  • Ricky Ponting - 41
  • Steve Waugh - 32
  • Matthew Hayden - 32
  • Sir Donald Bradman - 29
  • Steve Smith - 29

At the time of writing, Australia have strengthened their grip in the Test match. The home side are 402 for 3 at the moment, with Steve Smith unbeaten at 114.


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