Ashes 2019: Steve Smith breaks yet another record as he plays guardian angel for Australia

Australia will be aiming to gain upper hand with ar win at Lord's against ir arch-rivals England in ongoing Ashes series. Electing to bowl first after winning toss, Tim Paine-led side did a good job by restricting hosts to 258 riding on three wickets each from spinner Nathan Lyon and pacers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins respectively. However, trdy struck Aussies when during first innings as y were reduced to 71/4 before losing half ir side after crossing 100-run mark. neless, re was one player who turned out to be saviour for visitors and once again, it was Steve Smith to rescue.

'Cometh Hour Cometh Man'

Smith once again rescued his team from a huge crisis when y needed him most just like he h done in previous match by scoring centuries in both innings. former skipper stood like a wall when odds were against his side i.e. when wickets were falling at or end. His patience bore fruits as he scored yet ar half-century. This was Smith's 25th Test fifty. This was an important kck, but swashbuckling batsman also ded yet ar fear in his cap by virtue of this kck. 

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Smith registers most consecutive 50+ scores in England-Australia Tests

You have heard it right. 30-year-old has become  first batsman to score seven successive 50+ scores in Ashes. Smith edged past his former Australian team-mate Mike Hussey to register this record on his name. Hussey, who is nicknamed as 'Mr. Cricket' has six consecutive 50+scores to his name (2009-10). number three batsman has been on a roll against English side since 2017 till date. charismatic batsman's scores against England are as follows:  239, 76, 102*, 83, 144, 142 and 75* respectively.

After Smith put up yet ar splendid performance,   fans came forward to hail arguably best Test batsman in modern-day cricket.

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