Australia vs South Africa, WTC Finals: Steven Smith Don Bradman, to become Garfield Sobers … | Cricket news
New Delhi: In the high-station setting of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s, Steve Smith added another notable milestone to his brilliant career. The Australian batsman scored a flexible 66 off 112 balls with 10 borders a day against South Africa, and to do so, he beat the legends to Sir Don Bradman and Sir Garfield Sobers to become the most run-scorer by a visiting batsman at Lord’s.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!With this innings, Smith’s gathering at the prestigious site is now on 591 runs, which has crossed 551 of Bradman and 571 of Sobers. He now sits on a prestigious list including names such as Warren Bardsley (575), Shivnarine Chanderpall (512), Dilip Vengsarkar (508), and Allen Border (503), which is a mark of stability and mastery in English conditions.Smith’s innings came at a time when Australia was in dire need of stability. South Africa’s motion battery exploded through the top order, making Australians 67/4 for lunch.
Most runs by a visiting batter at Lord’s
- 591- Steven Smith
- 575 – Warren Bardsley
- 571 – Sir Garfield Sobers
- 551 – Sir Don Bradman
- 512 – Shivnarine Chandpall
- 508 – Dilip Vengsarkar
- 503 – Alan Border
Under the overcast skyse, Protiaz captain Temba Bavuma was selected to bowl first, a decision was made by faster mantras from Marco Jansen and Cagiso Rabada, who took two wickets in each.
Despite the chaos at the other end, Smith Trademark stood long with flexibility and accuracy. He investigated with Lungi Cash and Vian Malder, showing innocent technology and pacified under pressure. His innings not only removed Australia from early trouble, but also strengthened his legacy as one of the great people of the game.Smith’s feat in the “House of Cricket”, adds another layer to her mythological position; And as the WTC final, his performance may be very well required anchor Australia in search of Crown.
