Published 21:50 IST, September 15th 2019
Smith breaks his own record of 769 runs, scores 774 runs in the Ashes
Steve Smith breaks his own record of 769 runs scored against India in the 2014-15 season, scoring 774 runs against England in the ongoing fifth Ashes Test.
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Steve Smith, in Ashes Series, has surpassed his own record of scoring 769 runs against India. He me last record during 2014-15 season. In ongoing fifth Ashes Test match against England, Smith has w a total of 774 runs in series. As of September 2019, according to ICC player rankings, Steve Smith is top-ranked Test batsman in world.
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Australia VS England
In 2019 Ashes series, Steve Smith played a kck of 23 runs in final innings of fifth Test before getting caught by Ben Stokes at leg gully off Stuart Bro on his lowest score. 30-year-old batsman is at his finest form as he scored three 100s, in four-test games that he played. Smith failed to play in third as a consequence of a concussion after he was hit by Jofra Archer's bouncer on his he in second Test. While 30-year-old has charmed everyone with his batting skills, he has also mand to grab spotlight on field as well.
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During 87th over of England's second innings which was bowled by Mitchell Marsh, Marsh h bowled a fuller one outside off stump. Chris Woakes h attempted a drive but was unsuccessful. As ball took outside edge and flew wide of Steve Smith who was present at second slip Smith caught it. Smith dived to his right and pulled off a blinder as Woakes walked back to pavilion.
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ICC Men's World Cup
Steve Smith has me his comeback in international cricket after serving a 12-month suspension. He suffered suspension as a result of ball-tampering scandal at Newlands in March 2018. Post fiasco, legendary player never looked back. Smith furr went on collecting runs in all formats. In World Cup, he scored 379 runs in ten matches.
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(With ANI inputs)
20:15 IST, September 15th 2019