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Steve Smith Joins Ricky Ponting, Allan Border in Elite Australian Club, Fifth-Fastest to 11K Test Runs
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What Happened?
Steve Smith became the third Australian and the 12th player overall to score 11,000 runs in Test cricket during the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha.
Key points
- Steve Smith scored 11,000 Test runs in 226 innings.
- He is the fifth-fastest player to reach this milestone.
- Smith's achievement came during Australia's first innings, where he scored 28 runs.
- South Africa bowled Australia out for 99 in their first innings.
- Marco Jansen took five wickets for South Africa.
Key insights
- Smith's achievement places him among the elite in cricket history.
- His performance reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the Australian team.
- The match situation puts pressure on Australia to recover in the series.
Why it matters
Smith's milestone highlights his significant contribution to Australian cricket.
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Source
Times of India
