Steve Smith, the former captain of Australia, hit consecutive hundreds against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. In order to help the cricket player regain his rhythm, the senior batter switched roles prior to the major series, going from opening to number four. In the fourth Test at the storied Melbourne Cricket Ground, Smith looked perfect in the middle and reached his century in 167 balls. Smith, 35, struggled in the Perth and Adelaide Tests, but he scored 101 runs in the first innings at Gabba. Virat Kohli, the senior batsman for India, thanked him and gave him a pat on the back shortly after the century.
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A fantastic century from Steve Smith and Virat Kohli is the first one to give a pat on his back appreciating the knock. #BGT #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/TMr3rKq0Rx
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) December 27, 2024
Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, and Marnus Labuschagne each scored half-centuries, giving Australia’s top order a great start. Smith took advantage of the fact that it made it easier for him to settle down, especially on Day 2. Because Indian bowlers gave him enough of space, the Sydney-born player was able to establish his dominance in the middle. On Day 2, former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Mark Nicholas discussed India’s poor strategy, pointing out that their weak play simply eliminated the visitors from the match.
Additionally, Pat Cummins, who appeared to be in excellent form during the opening session of Day 2, was unassailable by Indian bowlers. It didn’t work out since Mohammed Siraj was dismissed after just one over and Akash Deep was unable to pose a threat. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Rohit Sharma, and veteran batsman Virat Kohli were spotted encouraging the players before of the game, especially discussing body language.
Steve Smith capitalised on that by punishing the Indian team in the middle and scoring his 34th century in Test cricket.
Although his form was questioned during the Adelaide match, the former captain demonstrated the proper attitude in the final two games, as the visitors lacked a clear strategy to handle Smith’s unconventional batting.
11 Test 100s for Steve Smith against India! More than anyone else in history 👏 #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/SO8tnwPds4
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2024
Australia can easily win the match if the Rohit-led team doesn’t put in a lot of effort to take the final four wickets quickly. The Indian bowlers have so far performed mediocrely on Day 2, and this must change right away if the squad is to return to competition.
MOST HUNDREDS IN BORDER GAVASKAR TROPHY HISTORY..!!
10*- Steve Smith
9 – Virat Kohli
9 – Sachin Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/lzX2KnE7Ds— MANU. (@Manojy9812) December 27, 2024
Steve Smith’s celebration be like ‘han bhai kya keh rahe th?’ Back to back hundreds, as far as India is concerned this is the worst they have been on the field. We believe in Jassi bhai and waiting game. #INDvsAUS
— Akash kulkarni (@Dragan_geming) December 27, 2024
34th Test Century for Steve Smith 🐐
Smith Now Holds the Record of
– Most Intl Centuries against India (16)*
– Most Test Centuries against India (11)*
– Most Centuries in BGT (10)*#INDvsAUS#MCU #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/aSaSJ1YNZR— Veejay himansu (@StanStar0) December 27, 2024
Steve Smith is so back man
— 🇦🇺🇮🇹 (@NorfEnthusiast) December 27, 2024
Steve Smith is bloody legend batter!! Who would have thought he debued with the perception he was the next Shane Warne as a lege
— Ben Smith (@BenSmit66301529) December 27, 2024
11 Test 100s for Steve Smith against India! More than anyone else in history 👏 #AUSvIND | #MilestoneMoment | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/SO8tnwPds4
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2024
EVERYONE SAY SORRY FOR DOUBTING STEVE SMITH DURING THE FIRST 2 TESTS
– ANOTHER HUNDRED AND WHEN WE NEEDED IT THE MOST#AUSvIND https://t.co/QNGMu2xsyz
— TheAussiePavilion (@AussieXI) December 27, 2024
Absolute Class Smudge, Steve Smith you beauty❤️
That’s how legends mark the legacy. Back to back centuries.
What a fighter he is. ❤️ #INDvsAUS#BoxingDay #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/4IAl2ujXCZ— Varun Sinha (@VarunGoesBeyond) December 27, 2024
Steve Smith heard that there were some whispers that his career may be coming to an end.
Smith: #AUSvIND #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/DU3ULTxfpD
— All Things Opinionated 🏳️🌈 (@ATOpinionated) December 27, 2024
Onya Smithy 💯 👏 #Smithtastic#AusvInd
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) December 27, 2024
Onto Test century No.34 for Steve Smith 👏#AUSvIND live 📲 https://t.co/TrhqL1jI3z#WTC25 pic.twitter.com/QhX2zy0Aez
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2024
Ominous for teams around the World when Steve Smith has found the flow again .. Magnificent ton in tough conditions at the Gabba & now a faultless ton at the G .. #AUSvIND
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 27, 2024
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