The fifth Test of Ashes 2023 is played at the Kennington Oval course in England. In the match, the Australian Steve Smith has made a great record for the team by scoring 71 runs in the first inning. With this entry, Smith has broken the record of former Australian legend Sir Don Bradman. Smith scored 71 runs off 123 balls with the help of 6 fours.
Thanks to his innings, Smith has scored the most Test runs with visiting batsmen at Kennington Oval. Previously this record was recorded in the name of Sir Don Bradman. Smith has completed 617 runs at the Oval with an inning of 71 runs. On the other hand, Don Bradman had scored 553 runs on this ground in England in his career.
Former Indian player and current head coach Rahul Dravid is also included in this list of veterans. Dravid is at number five on the list with 443 runs. On the list, after Don Bradman, former Australia legend Allan Border is third with 478 runs and Bruce Mitchell is fourth with 448 runs.
- Steve Smith – 617 runs (Australia)
- Sir Don Bradman – 553 runs (Australia)
- Allan Border – 478 runs (Australia)
- Bruce Mitchell – 448 runs (South Africa)
- Rahul Dravid – 443 runs (Australia)
At the end of the second day of the fifth Ashes Test, Australia have built a 12-run lead. Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first. Batting first, the England team made 283 runs. In response, Australia scored 295 runs in their first innings. In this way, Australia took a 12-run lead at the end of the second day.