Australia’s Batting Mainstay Steve Smith He made his return to domestic cricket, returning in style, making a grand century New South Wales (NSW) against Queensland In the ongoing Sheffield Shield encounter. The tattoo comes at an important time as the Aussies prepare for the upcoming Ashes series starting on November 21.
Steve Smith returns to pre-Ashes form in brilliant tone
After a tough run for Australia’s top order in recent months, Smith’s return to form will come as a huge relief to selectors and fans alike. The veteran fruit, who has just landed again in Australia, showed his trademark focus and concentration as he reached his hundred and 158 deliveries, patiently meeting his 208 deliveries with a sensitive strokelay.
Fixed NSW with Smith and Patterson Twin ton
Smith wasn’t the only NSW fruit to shine as Skipper Curtis Patterson Before 227 balls, Smith brought up a well-constructed century early on. Rebuilt after a pair of early wickets, they combined beautifully to lead a commanding position against a strong Queensland attack favored by NSW Michael said and Markat steketee.
Smith, who cleaned up his preseason technique, looked in complete control throughout his throws. He drove elegantly through the covers, bounced confidently off his pads and showed the trademark consistency that defined his Test career. When he reached three figures, his bat-bringing celebration against the dressing room – both relief and renewed determination.
Come back Steve Smith! Return for NSW #Sheffieldshield pic.twitter.com/qgczybnt4x
– Cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 29, 2025
Supporters on social media marveled at Smith’s fluidity ahead of the high-voltage Ashes. Many praised the star fruit as ‘a perfect dress rehearsal’, while others praised its ability to deliver when it worked the hardest.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
🚨 Hundred for Steve Smith in Sheffield Shield
– A great preparation for the Ashes with the greatest test corpse of the modern era. pic.twitter.com/skvceuubya
– Johns. (@crickcrazyjohns) October 29, 2025
The Ashes are in the corner and Smith smashes a brilliant lamb in the Sheffield Shield…Damn! 🥶#eats #Stevesmith pic.twitter.com/gnecv6csg6
– Vishwanath Hariharan (@hariharanwrites) October 29, 2025
For Steve Smith in his return for NSW in the Sheffield Shield#Sheffieldshield pic.twitter.com/sf3qjj.8nmi
– Classic Mojito (@cassic_mojito) October 29, 2025
Steve Smith announced his comeback with a solid half-century 🩵 pic.twitter.com/fgdlvnvp
– Cape Crusader (@capedcr49) October 29, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, Steve Smith is back with a stunning century in domestic cricket – back in style.pic.twitter.com/a8kj93f9VQ
– Genzified (@genzified_) October 29, 2025
Come back in professional cricket after 2 months of first game and scored 100 runs.
Well played Steve Smith. This guy is a Colossus in the red ball game. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/qeslqurzbv– Troll Cricket Unlimitedd (@Tunlimitedd) October 29, 2025
Steve Smith hits a brilliant 💯 smash in the Sheffield Shield!
Skipper looks like a perfect build before the ashes!– Dhiraj (@dhiraj01_) October 29, 2025
Century for Steve Smith. pic.twitter.com/aqjpm7nrbz
– Cric Bug (@shillian_here) October 29, 2025
Century for Steve Smith
First innings of the season, Steve Smith scored a century against Queensland.#Sheffieldshield pic.twitter.com/lpgv2ms9ps
– Aussies Army (@aussiaRarymy) October 29, 2025
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A hundred for Steve Smith in the Sheffield Shield. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/po0toctv1t
– Denmark (@bhttdnsh100) October 29, 2025
STEVE SMITH You beauty. The passage is ready for ash pic.twitter.com/jdoablmkm2
– Aatish Kapoor Oscar Winner (@akashthapa2505) October 29, 2025
Steve Smith is by some distance the greatest Test wound of this era, no amount of stat-making on the highways of England will make Joe Root superior in Test cricket.
England is already shaking 🥶.pic.twitter.com/0j6spb43r8
– 93 (@93yorker) October 29, 2025
For Steve Smith in his return for NSW in the Sheffield Shield#Sheffieldshield pic.twitter.com/pwgta4adnm
– Ankit Sharma (@ankitharmainc) October 29, 2025
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Capt. Smith at Cope
Notably, Smith will be captained in Australia’s Test as a regular skipper in the first Ashes Test Pat Cummins continues to recover from injury. The move is Smith’s temporary return to the captaincy to refresh memories of his previous leadership tenure.
With the Ashes just weeks away, Smith’s century could not have come at a better time. His innings has only silenced critics who questioned Australia’s batting depth, while remaining one of the best Test batsmen of the modern era.
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