Steve Smith, the Australian superstar was seen dancing during the practice session ahead of their warmup match against Pakistan. While doing a net session, the Australian batter danced in his own antic way. This move became viral on social media as soon as it was seen on Television.
Steve Smith is a crucial member of the Australian side in this World Cup. He holds the Australian batting lineup together. In the warmup match, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. Pakistan rested Babar Azam and Mohamad Rizwan. Shadab Khan walked out at the toss in place of Babar.
Steve Smith ODI Record
In the recent third ODI against India, Steve Smith displayed his batting prowess, scoring 74 runs off 61 balls. His contributions, along with those of his teammates, powered Australia to a total of 352/7 in 50 overs, securing a victory in that match. Despite the series loss (2-1), Smith continues to be a vital asset for Australia in ODI cricket, with 5,054 runs to his name at an impressive average of 44.33, featuring 12 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
Steve Smith accomplished the feat of 5,000 ODI runs in 145 matches, taking 129 innings. This achievement makes him the fourth-fastest Australian to reach this milestone. He follows the likes of David Warner (115 innings), Aaron Finch (126 innings), and Dean Jones (128 innings). Notably, Babar Azam from Pakistan holds the record as the overall fastest, achieving it in just 97 innings.
Smith’s prowess against the Indian cricket team is evident in his ODI record. He has scored a total of 1,260 runs in 27 ODIs against India, maintaining an impressive average of 54.78. Among Australian batsmen, he ranks sixth in terms of the highest run-scorers against India in ODI cricket, trailing the legends like Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, Aaron Finch, Matthew Hayden, and David Boon. Warner is just behind him with 1,119 runs against India.
Smith has shown his ability to perform consistently in India, a challenging subcontinent cricket destination. In 19 matches played in India, he has accumulated 536 runs at an average of 41.23. His innings include one century and four half-centuries. Furthermore, in 34 ODIs played on Asian soil, Smith has scored 944 runs at an average of 39.33.
Steve Smith has a strong record across different playing conditions. At home, he has scored 2,613 runs in 59 matches at an impressive average of 56.80, including nine centuries and 12 fifties. In away matches, playing on the opposition’s home ground, he has amassed 1,716 runs in 52 games at an average of 33.64. In neutral venues, Smith has contributed 725 runs in 25 matches at an average of 42.64, featuring six half-centuries and one century.
In addition to his ODI accomplishments, Steve Smith achieved the milestone of 15,000 runs in international cricket earlier this year. He currently boasts a total of 15,382 runs at an average of 49.14, including 44 centuries and 73 half-centuries. This places him among the elite Australian cricketers with over 15,000 international runs.
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