Steve Smith hit 36th century, Dravid’s equality, Sachin’s record broke, but Kohli remained behind

Last Updated:February 07, 2025, 16:48 IST

Steven Smith 36th Hundred: Steve Smith has become more dreaded after becoming captain. This batter of Australia has hit the second consecutive century on Sri Lanka tour.

AUS vs SL: Steve Smith hit the 36th Test century. (AP)

New Delhi. Steve Smith has become more dreaded after becoming captain. This batter of Australia has hit the second consecutive century on Sri Lanka tour. Along with this, he has equaled Rahul Dravid and Joe Root in terms of most centuries in Test cricket. This is Steve Smith’s 36th Test century. He is now at number five in terms of the highest Test century.

Steve Smith played a century in the second Test against Sri Lanka. He completed the century in 191 balls with the help of 9 fours and a six. This is Smith’s fourth century in the last 5 Tests. He scored centuries against India in Brisbane and Melbourne Tests. He was dismissed by 33 and 4 runs in Sydney. After this, Smith reached Sri Lanka and hit 141 runs in the first Test match. Now in the second Test match being played in Gaul itself, he has crossed the 100 -run mark.

Smith, 35, has left behind veterans like Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara in terms of scoring 36 centuries in the lowest innings. Only Ricky Ponting is the batter who has scored 36 centuries in less innings than Smith. Ponting has scored 200 and Smith has scored 36th centuries in 206 innings. After these two, Kumar Sangakkara (210) and Sachin Tendulkar (218) are number.

This is the 17th Test century of Steve Smith as a captain. He has now reached number four in terms of scoring the most centuries as captain in Test matches. Graeme Smith, Virat Kohli and Ricky Ponting are ahead of Steve Smith in this case. Graeme Smith has scored 25 centuries as captain. Virat Kohli is second in this case with 20 centuries and Ricky Ponting (19) is at number three.