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Australian batter Steve Smith became the second-highest tally scorer successful Ashes past connected Tuesday (January 6, 2026). The right-handed batter achieved the milestone during Day 2 of the 5th and last Ashes Test against England astatine the Sydney Cricket Ground successful Sydney.
During Australia's archetypal innings, Smith went past England's Jack Hobbs, who amassed 3636 runs successful 41 matches and 71 innings successful the Ashes. Hobbs had a superb mean of 54.26 on with 13 centuries and 15 half-centuries.
Smith, who is present ranked second, has notched up 3644 runs successful 41 matches and 73 innings astatine a superb mean of 56.93. The right-handed batter has made 13 centuries and 15 half-centuries successful the Ashes.
Australian fable Don Bradman is the starring run-getter successful Ashes history. The large batter amassed 5028 runs successful 37 matches and 63 innings astatine an astounding mean of 89.78. Bradman smashed 19 centuries and 12 half-centuries.
On the different hand, erstwhile England skipper Joe Root, who made 160 runs successful the archetypal innings, is placed eighth successful the elite database of batters with the astir runs successful the Ashes series. The right-handed batter has notched up 2822 runs successful 39 matches and 74 innings astatine a bully mean of 41.50. Root has scored six centuries and 18 half-centuries.
Meanwhile, Smith smashed his 37th 100 successful Test cricket during Australia's archetypal innings. It was besides his 13th Ashes hundred, surpassing Jack Hobbs (12). Smith is lone down Don Bradman's 19 centuries successful Ashes history.
Coming to the match, Australia are successful a commanding presumption aft Travis Head's 163 and Smith's century. The hosts person gone past England's 384-run mark.
