In a classic show of strength and skill, Steve SmithAustralian cricket ended a 25-innings drought without a ton by hitting a powerful, 33rd Test century. The achievement was achieved in the third test match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane.
Steve Smith returns to form in spectacular style
Tested for form in 2024, Smith demonstrated his patience and technique by reaching his century off 185 balls. The knock not only marked his return to form but also elevated him to an elite club alongside Joe Root with 10 Test centuries against India. His innings was a mix of gritty determination and skilful batting and led Australia to a commanding lead on the scoreboard.
Great partnership with Travis Head
The second day began with India picking two early wickets on an overcast morning. However, Smith et Head of Traviswho signed a very beautiful century, changed the game and built a huge partnership. Smith’s century was particularly remarkable given the difficult conditions and the quality of the Indian bowling attack. jasprit bumrah.
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Brilliant moment at the Gabba
The century is a significant milestone in Smith’s career and puts him behind several stars for the most Test centuries by an Australian. This comes after a spell in which Smith scored just 23.20 in 2024 and endured his longest spell without a hundred.
The Gabba has always been a bastion for Australian cricket, but Smith’s innings added another layer to its storied history. The crowd at the Gabba gave Smith a standing ovation, acknowledging not just the milestone but the effort it took to get there amid the final batting struggles.
Here is the reaction of netizens
Amazing moment for Steve Smith as he brings up his 33rd Test hundred! #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/qv5LBYktZb
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 15, 2024
Hi Steve Smith and welcome back #AUSWIND
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) December 15, 2024
Steve Smith doing what he does best 💫#WTC25 | #AUSWIND 📝: https://t.co/WA6ogWzLA3 pic.twitter.com/41UUOervYg
— ICC (@ICC) December 15, 2024
Excellent 💯 @travishead34 @stevesmith49 @abcsport change the game again. I enjoyed watching both legends play. @HelixPlayers 👏👏👍
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) December 15, 2024
THE GREATEST CHALLENGE OF THE MODERN TIME – STEVE SMITH 🥶 pic.twitter.com/MuMCtQ0R4s
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 15, 2024
There’s nothing like watching a world-class corpse get paid for all the hard work he put in, and it was a privilege to watch for hours and weeks. @stevesmith49 returning to the peak of his powers and making a calculated prediction of his return. What a tattoo #AusvInd https://t.co/4h9VBr1PoG pic.twitter.com/2MaOz5dEpZ
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) December 15, 2024
Most Centuries vs India
15 – Steve Smith*
14 – Ricky Ponting
13 – Joe Root
11 – Viv Richards
11 – K SangakkaraThe GOAT is back.. pic.twitter.com/tA9hh0X3DV
– Rafi (@rafi4999) December 15, 2024
Greatest test batsman of this generation: Sir Steve Smith 🐐 pic.twitter.com/5YSyyLeNMl
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫 ✅𝐲🌸𝐁𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢✓𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) December 15, 2024
Steve Smith’s comeback innings ends 👏#SteveSmith #AUSWIND #Gabba #cricket #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/oQyFf1zWKV
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 15, 2024
Steve Smith in the fab 4 race. #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/ODgwsW0mmh
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 15, 2024
Steve Smith standing today. The side bowlers had a long break with the first 100 balls of their innings! #AUSWIND pic.twitter.com/POfccLaikN
– Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) December 15, 2024
Steve Smith, always brilliant #INDvAUS
pic.twitter.com/E6TW85E8hP— Bihar (@bihar) December 15, 2024
It’s back… My son @stevesmith49 🐐🔥 pic.twitter.com/krQUP4xmaC
— T @ Ru n ! (@mass_boy1) December 15, 2024
What a tattoo ✊
Master of modern test cricket.🏏
Classic century 💯.
Congratulations @stevesmith49 🎊👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/tzWwRjzPxY— Gaurav Srivastava🇮🇳 (@ImSaheb11) December 15, 2024
