ODI Masterclass Of Steve Smith (Source: @alwyssports/x.com)
After the last semifinal clash of the ongoing Champions Trophy, the cricket world said a heartfelt goodbye to a legend. After Australia ended their Champions Trophy 2025 at the semifinal stage, Steve Smith hung his boots from the 50-over format. That news has made the entire cricket world emotional.
After gracing the ODI stage for a glorious 15 years, the Australian batting maestro calls it up. With 5,800 runs, he represented the Aussies in 170 games. Over the years, he has set an example of being great in the format. As he graced the stage with all brilliance, let’s explore some of his extraordinary ODI knocks.
Steve Smith’s ODI Centuries
| Knock | Opponent Team | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 101 Runs | Pakistan | October, 2014 |
| 104 Runs | South Africa | November, 2014 |
| 102* | England | January, 2015 |
| 105 Runs | India | March, 2015 |
| 149 Runs | India | January, 2016 |
| 108 Runs | South Africa | October, 2016 |
| 164 Runs | New Zealand | December, 2016 |
| 108* | Pakistan | January, 1017 |
| 131 Runs | India | January, 2020 |
| 105 Runs | India | November, 2020 |
| 104 Runs | India | November, 2020 |
| 105 Runs | New Zealand | September, 2022 |
3 Memorable ODI Knocks Of Steve Smith
3. 105 Against India In 2015 World Cup Semifinal
Steve Smith is an undisputed maestro in the 50-over format. Over the years, he sharpened his skills, got better with time, and established himself as a gend of this format. Among his exceptional ODI knocks, the hundred against India in the 2015 World Cup semifinal still appears on the first row.
After struggling in the group stage, Smith turned up on the semifinal stage on fire. After smashing the 89-run ton against India, he played a knock of 105 runs in 93 balls with 11 boundaries and 2 over-boundaries. That knock helped Australia to put on a daunting total of 328 runs.
2. 148 Against India In 2016
Somehow, India brings the best out of Steve Smith, especially in the ODI format. In 2016, he hammered his second-highest ODI score against the Men in Blue. While chasing down a 310-run target, Australia lost two quick wickets. But Steve Smith stepped in as the saviour.
After completing the century, he dazzled with a thrilling knock of 149 runs in 135 balls with 11 boundaries and 2 over-boundaries. In that match, his incredible 242-run stand with George Bailey set the stage for the Aussies to register a thrilling win.
1. 164 Against New Zealand In 2016
Among all the exceptional ODI knocks of Steve Smith, the incredible 164-run innings against New Zealand comes up on top of all. In that game, he displayed sheer dominance, taking the Kiwis apart with his masterful batting. While batting first, Australia lost the first wicket early, and Smith joined Warner on the field.
Coming in at No. 3, Steve Smith crafted a magnificent century and didn’t stop there. After completing the 150-run mark, he played an explosive knock of 164 runs in 157 deliveries with 14 boundaries and 4 over-boundaries. That is still one of the best knocks of the Aussie legend.
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