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In a display of cricketing mastery that has become his hallmark, Steve Smith has once again etched his name into the annals of cricket history. On the first day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle, Smit🍃h scored his 35t🧜h Test century, sending fans into a frenzy and setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting series.
Australia opt to bat first in spin-friendly Galle
The Test match, eagerly anticipated by fans worldwide, kicked off under clear skies in Galle, a venue known for its spin-friendly conditions. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that seemed to pay dividends as their openers laid a solid foundation. However, it was Smith’s entry to the crease that truly turned the day’s play into something special.
Steve Smith hits his 35th Test century
Smith, walking out at number 4, faced a Sri Lankan bowling attack led by the wily spinners. Smith’s innings was a masterclass in patience, technique, and temperament. His century came off 165 deliveries, but it was the quality of shots rather than the quantity that captured the imagination of the fans.
He combined classic drives with deft touches, navigating through the spin with an ease that belied the challenges posed by the Galle pitch. His partnership with Usman Khawaja was particularly noteworthy, with the duo adding over 195 runs for the third wicket, solidifying Australia’s position by the end of the day.
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Australia in command as rain brings early stumps
By the end of the day, Australia stood strong at 330/2 in 81.1 overs before a drizzle brought the covers on. Smith remained unbeaten on 104, while Khawaja stole the limelight with a commanding 147*. Their efforts have put 🅰the visitors in a commanding position heading into Day ಌ2.
Here is how fans reacted:
CAPTAIN, LEADER, LEGEND, STEVE SMITH 🐐
– 35th Test Hundred for the main man of Australia.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Steve Smith now has more Test hundreds than Sun𝓀il Gavaskar, Younis Khan, Mahela Jayawardene and Brian Lara.
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1)
The modern day 🐐
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5)
Imposing & imperious from Steve Smith. This has💙 been Smith at his 𒀰absolute peak in the subcontinent. A masterclass on using your feet against spin
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Test century number 🥀35 for Australia’s talisman Steve Smith 🙌 | 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
Steve Smith expressing himself while a🍌t work(batting) is box office😂😂
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
SMITHY YOU BLOODY LEGEND!
35th Testꦉ hundred for the GOAT and he does it as captain too! 😍
— Lachy (@Lachy_Steele)
Captain Steve Smith scores a test hundreds in the same innings he gets 10,000 run♋s! Looked easy as you like. 35 test hundreds third hundred in SriLanka and back to back series 100s here as well, his last 3 months have been unreal!! Back into his brilliant best.
— Coach lukas (@lukeR15sky)
Test century No. 35 for Steve Smith, his numbe�ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚ�rs as captain is crazy.
— Aakash Sivasubramaniam (@aakashs26)
STEVE SMITH NOW HAS 6 TEST CENTURIES IN ASIA
3 AGAINST SL
3 AGAINST INDIABACK TO NORMAL SERVICE!!!
— Smudge Era (@SS_49_zone)
CENTURY FOR THE GOAT🐐 !!!!!!!!
STEVE SMITH SCORED AN INCREDIBLE TON AGAINST SRILANKA !!!ꦬ!!!!!
— 𝐀𝐥𝐥 ♉𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 🦘🇦🇺 (@AdvocateMessi)
