Records Steve Smith Broke With His 36th Test Ton In SL vs AUS 2nd Test

Australian batting legend Steve Smith (103 not out) has notched up his 36th Test century on Day 2 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Stadium on Friday (February 7).

This marks Steve Smith's second consecutive hundred at the venue, having also reached the three-figure mark in the first Test. With yet another masterclass in red-ball cricket, Smith continues to solidify his legacy as one of the greatest Test batters of the modern era.

It's Steve Smith Test century number 36!

His fourth in the last five Tests too 🔥#SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/vxfS1ShMFK — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) February 7, 2025

Smith, one of the most consistent red-ball batters of this era, has now registered his fourth Test century in his last five matches. This marks his 17th Test century as captain and his 7th in Asian conditions.

Steve Smith equals Rahul Dravid, Joe Root's record

With his latest century in Sri Lanka, Steve Smith has equaled Rahul Dravid and Joe Root's tally of 36 Test hundreds. All three now share the same number of Test tons in international cricket.

Most Test Centuries in History:

Sachin Tendulkar – 51

Jacques Kallis – 45

Ricky Ponting – 41

Kumar Sangakkara – 38

Steve Smith, Rahul Dravid & Joe Root – 36

Most centuries by an Australia batter in Asia

Steve Smith now holds the record for the most Test centuries by an Australian batter in Asia. In 43 innings, he has scored 7 tons. Allan Border follows with 6 centuries in 39 innings, while Ricky Ponting is third with 5 centuries in 48 innings.

Most Hundreds in International cricket among active players

Virat Kohli - 81

Joe Root - 52

Steve Smith - 48*

Rohit Sharma - 48

Kane Williamson - 46

Most Test hundreds in Fab 4:

Smith - 36* (116 matches)

Root - 36 (152 matches)

Williamson - 33 (105 matches)

Kohli - 30 (123 matches)

Australia's solid fightback in SL vs AUS 2nd Test

Australia is inching closer to Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 257. Smith (103*) has brought up his hundred, while Carey (91*) looks in fine touch. The partnership is making life difficult for Sri Lankan bowlers. There is some turn on offer, but the pitch has largely played true, and the bowlers haven't been able to capitalize consistently.

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