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In a display of classic resilience and skill, Steve Smith, the Australian cricket stalwart, has scored his 33rd Test century, putting an end to a 25-inning drought without a ton. The achievement came during the third Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane.
Steve Smith roars back into form in grand style
Smith, who has been under scrutiny for his form in 2024, showcased his trademark patience and technique, reaching his century off 185 balls. This knock not only marked his return to form but also elevated him to the elite club alongside Joe Root with 10 Test centuries against India. His innings was a blend of grit♔ty determ🌱ination and skillful stroke play, leading Australia to a commanding position on the scoreboard.
Magnificent partnership with Travis Head
The second day had started with India picking two early wickets on an overcast morning. However, Smith and Travis Head, who scored a blistering century himself, formed a formidable partnership, turning the game around. Smith’s century was particularly notable given the challenging conditions and the quality of the Indian bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah.
Also READ: AUS vs IND: Fans erupt as Travis Head lights up Gabba with a stellar century on Day 2 of the Brisbane Te🌟st
Shining moment at Gabba
This century is a significant milestone in Smith’s career, placing him just behind few stars for the most Test centuries by an Australian. It comes after a period where Smith had averaged only 23.20 in 2024 and was enduring his longest stretch without a hundred.
Notably, the Gabba has always been a fortress for Australian cricket, but this innings by Smith added another ꦯlayer to its storied history. The crowd at the Gabba gave Smith a standing ovation, acknowledging not ꦫjust the milestone but the effort it took to reach there amidst his recent batting struggles.
Here is how Netizens reacted
An amazing moment f𝔍or Steve Smith as he brings up his 33rd Test hundred!
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
Um hello Steve Smith, welcome back
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB)
Steve Smith doing what he does best 💫 | 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
Great 💯 , change game aga𝔍in . Loved watching bꦗoth legends at play. 👏👏👍
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann)
THE GREATEST TEST BATTER OF MODERN ERA – STEVE SMITH 🥶
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Nothing like watching a world-class batter get his due for all the hard work he puts in & it’s been a privilege watching hours & weeks of work his way ba𒉰ck to the peak of his powers & to make a calculated prediction on his return. What a knock
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Most Centuries against India
15 – Steve Smith*
14 – Ricky Ponting
13 – Joe Root
11 – Viv Richards
11 – K SangakkaraGOAT is Back..
— Rafi (@rafi4999)
The Greatest test batsman of this generation:♒ Sir Steve Smith 🐐
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𒁃𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshrꦬeyas07)
Steve Smith's comeback innings comes to an end 👏
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Steve Smith in fab 4 race.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm)
Steve Smith legging it today. Off side fielders having a lengthy break through the first 100 balls of his ♛inning🍒s!
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg)
Steve Smith, always brilliant
— Bihar (@bihar)
He's Back … My boy 🐐🔥
— T @ रु ణ్ ! (@mass_boy1)
What a knock ✊
Modern day master of test cricket.🏏
A classic century 💯.
Congratulations 🎊👏🏻— Gaurav Srivastava🇮🇳 (@ImSaheb11)
