AUS vs ENG: Steve Smith Follows Travis Head with a Century, Surpasses Jack Hobbs’ Ashes Record

Sydney: Australian captain Steve Smith smashed a century in the final Test of the Ashes series against England. On the third day at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Smith reached his 37th Test century during the last session, showcasing his class and resilience.

Earlier in the series, Smith had managed to cross fifty only once in the first three Tests and missed a match due to being unfit. Before him, Travis Head had also scored a century for Australia in this series.

Smith’s 37th Test Century
Coming in at number five, Smith reached his century off 166 deliveries, hitting 11 boundaries and a six along the way. This milestone marks his 37th Test century, moving him ahead of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid, who has 36 centuries in Test cricket. Making his Test debut as a leg-spinner in 2010, Smith achieved this feat in his 123rd Test match.

All-Time Test Century Leaders

• 51 – Sachin Tendulkar
• 45 – Jacques Kallis
• 41 – Ricky Ponting
• 41 – Joe Root
• 38 – Kumar Sangakkara
• 37 – Steven Smith
• 36 – Rahul Dravid

Surpassing Jack Hobbs in the Ashes
Smith has also overtaken Jack Hobbs, one of the most prolific century-makers in first-class cricket, in the Ashes. Hobbs had scored 12 centuries in Ashes encounters, while Smith now has 13. Among all players, only Sir Don Bradman (19 centuries in the Ashes) remains ahead of Smith.

Most Ashes Centuries

• 19 – Don Bradman
• 13 – Steven Smith
• 12 – Jack Hobbs
• 10 – Steve Waugh
• 9 – Wally Hammond
• 9 – David Gower

With this century, Smith not only reinforces his status as one of Australia’s finest batsmen but also cements his legacy in Ashes history.