Australia legend Steve Smith has shattered multiple records against Sri Lanka in the Galle Test. Earlier this morning he broke the record of former Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting as well. Hits 36th Test hundred and levels the record of ‘The Wall’ Rahul Dravid and England legend oe Root. Smith’s 36th Test hundred On Friday, Steve Smith's batting performance was another class act, as he secured his 36th Test hundred against Sri Lanka in the Galle Test. With this blissful performance and Test hundred, he has levelled the record of Indian legendary batter, Rahul Dravis and English batter Joe Root. Breaks the record of Ricky Ponting Steve Smith became Australia's highest run-scorer in the Asian subcontinent, achieving the milestone just a day after surpassing Ricky Ponting’s record for the most Test catches by an Australian outfielder (197). Needing 27 runs to surpass Ponting’s tally of 1,889 runs in Asia, Smith reached the landmark shortly after lunch by taking a single off Sri Lankan spinner Nishan Peiris. Smith’s consistency in Test cricket Steve Smith has proven to be one of Australia's most reliable batters in challenging overseas conditions, maintaining an average above 50 in Sri Lanka, India, and Pakistan. However, it is unclear whether this series will be his last in Asia. Now 33, Smith remained non-committal when asked about appearing in Australia's next subcontinent tour to India in early 2027, by which time he will be 37. Most hundreds in Test Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar – 51
Jacques Kallis – 45
Ricky Ponting – 41
Kumar Sangakkara – 38
Rahul Dravid – 36
Joe Root – 36
Steven Smith – 36 Smith’s Test performance in Asia Smith showcased his mastery in Asian conditions during the first Test, smashing his fastest Test half-century in just 57 balls before going on to score a brilliant 141. This was his third century in four matches in Sri Lanka and his sixth overall in Asia. He equalled Allan Border for the most Test centuries by an Australian in the subcontinent.Original Article