Steve Smith: After Sachin Tendulkar, Steve Smith became the second player to do this historic feat, there was a panic in world cricket
Steve Smith Created History: The first semi -final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is being played in Dubai between India and Australia. Where experienced batsman and captain Steve Smith, who landed in the third order from the Australian team, appeared in a huge rhythm. He faced a total of 96 balls for the team. Meanwhile, he managed to score 73 runs at a strike rate of 76.04. During this, four fours and a six came out of his bat. Along with the best half -century innings, Smith also achieved a special achievement. He has become the second batsman to play 50 plus innings five times in the ICC ODI knockout matches. Before that, this special achievement was recorded by former India’s great batsman Sachin Tendulkar. Who played 50 plus innings six times in ICC’s knockout ODI matches.
Players playing 50 plus innings in ICC’s ODI knockout matches
Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 14 innings – 50 plus innings six times
Steve Smith (Australia) – seven innings – 50 plus innings five times
Steve Smith Against India in ICC Knockout Games:
Innings – 5
Runs – 337
Average – 67.40
50s/100s – 1/2The greenstast clutch player in cricket. pic.twitter.com/havefqcjc2
– Cric bug (@Smithian_here) March 4, 2025
Smith became a shiver of Mohammed Shami
During the match, Australian captain Steve Smith was shown the path of the pavilion by Indian veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Shami, who came to the fray with the 37th over of the innings, was targeted by the fourth ball of Smith’s off stump. On which Smith failed in an attempt to put a big shot. As a result, he had to go bold and move to the pavilion.
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