Smith batted again on the big stage, the second Australian after Hayden to do ‘such’ against India

The final of the World Test Championship 2021-23 began on Wednesday (June 7). India and Australia team are facing each other in this match and this thrill is played at London’s Oval Stadium. Steve Smith and Travis Head really brightened the match on the first day of the match. Steve Smith was once again the savior for Australia on the big stage as always. Smith completed his half-century in this match.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and invited Australia to bat first. Indian bowlers also got off to a good start. But Travis Head (Travis Head) and Steve Smith (Steve Smith) played a moderate game and brought Australia back to a strong position. Smith and Head became the first pair to put on a 100-run partnership in a World Test Championship final. Earlier, Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson had put on a best partnership of 96 runs in the WTC final.

Smith knew very well how important this match against India was. It was for this reason that he hit a total of 144 balls and 7 fours to cross the 50-run mark. Fans and connoisseurs are appreciating the kind of batting done by Smith.

When it comes to Australian players who have scored more than 50 runs most times against India, Smith has come a long way in this too. He has equaled former legend Matthew Hayden. Hayden and Smith have scored 50+ runs 14 times each against India. Topping the list is Ricky Ponting, who has scored more than 50 runs against India on 20 occasions.

Australian player to score most 50+ runs against India
20 – Ricky Ponting
14 – Matthew Hayden
14 – Steve Smith

Meanwhile, after Steve Smith’s half-century, Travis Head also completed his century. Head completed his 100 in just 106 balls, hitting 14 fours and a six. He became the first batsman to score a century in a WTC final. (Smith scored a half-century against India in the WTC final)

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