Steve Smith Misses Milestone by a Single Run
In a thrilling turn of events, Australian cricketer Steve Smith fell agonizingly short of achieving a remarkable milestone in the fifth Test against India in Sydney. Smith was dismissed for 9999 runs, narrowly missing the 10,000-run mark by just one run.
A Missed Opportunity
During the fourth innings of the Sydney Test, Smith was chasing runs when he was sent back to the pavilion after scoring only 4 runs in 9 balls. Had he managed to score just one more run, he would have reached the coveted 10,000 Test runs milestone. Unfortunately, Smith will now have to wait for the next series to achieve this feat.
Upcoming Test Series
The Australian team is set to play their next Test series against Sri Lanka, starting from January 29. This two-match series will be hosted by Sri Lanka, providing Smith with another opportunity to reach the 10,000-run milestone.
Performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Smith scored two centuries, although he struggled in the first two initial tests. He later redeemed himself by scoring centuries in the third and fourth tests. However, in the fifth Test, Smith was unable to produce a significant innings, scoring only 33 and 4 runs in both innings. Despite this, he remains the third-highest run-scorer in the series, with 314 runs in 5 matches at an average of 34.89.
Career Statistics
Throughout his Test career, Smith has played 114 matches, scoring 9999 runs in 204 innings at an average of 55.86. He has achieved 34 centuries and 41 half-centuries, with his highest score being 239 runs. Smith made his Test debut in 2010 in a match against Pakistan.