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The first Test match is being played between Australia and Sri Lanka. On the first day, Australian veteran Steve Smith hit the fastest century while batting well on Wednesday. He scored an unbeaten 104 in 188 balls in 188 balls and 1 six in 188 balls on the Gaul ground. This is the 35th century of his Test career. He has joined the list of players who have scored the most century in Test cricket, he has become the seventh batsman in this elite list.
At the same time, 35 -year -old Smith has entered the list of players who have scored the fastest 35 Test century in terms of innings. He made this figure in the 205th innings during the 115th Test.
At the same time, the record of scoring the fastest 35 centuries in the Test is in the name of former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. He did this in the 194th innings. Ponting scored a total of 41 centuries in 168 Tests in his career. At number two is the great batsman Sachin Tendulkar. Who has completed 35 Test centuries in the 200th innings. Sachin scored the most 51 centuries in 200 Tests. Smith has surpassed former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara, who is now fourth.
Sangakkara scored a total of 36 centuries in 134 Tests. He is followed by former South African all -rounder Jacques Kallis. Kallis has scored 45 Test centuries in 166 matches. England batsman Joe Root has recorded this feat in 268 innings. Root has played 152 matches so far in which he scored 36 centuries. While former Indian batsman Rahul Dravid is in seventh place. Who has completed 35 centuries in 272 innings.
Also, Steve Smith has also made a unique record during this period. Actually, he has also become the first Australian batsman to score three centuries on Sri Lankan soil. He scored an unbeaten 145 runs in Gaul on a tour of Sri Lanka in 2022. Smith scored 119 runs at the Colombo stadium in 2016. Talking about the match, Australia added 300 runs for two wickets in 81.1 overs till stumps on the first day.