Ranking Steven Smith's Top 5 Test knocks
The Headingley Test is going to be special for Steven Smith as the veteran will mark his 100th appearance in red-ball cricket.
1. 215 vs England in 2015
England gave a harsh welcome to Australia in the 2015 Ashes, handing a 169-run defeat to the visitors in the inaugural game at Sophia Gardens. After the embarrassing loss, Australia were under immense pressure and they were required to play fierce cricket in the next contest at Lord’s.
In the big game, the Australia skipper Michael Clarke won the toss and put his team to bat first. After Warner’s departure on 38, Smith came out to bat. Along with Chris Rogers, the Australia veteran ripped apart England’s bowling unit with his aggressive batting and built a 284-run stand.
Smith ended up his innings on 215 and riding on his remarkable batting, Australia amassed 566 runs in the first innings. The valiant knock from the Aussie batting maestro impacted England’s confidence negatively and Australia registered a humongous 405-run triumph in the contest. Smith also became the Player of the Match for displaying his batting brilliance.
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