Steve Smith Overtakes Virat Kohli in Away Test Centuries Record

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Steve Smith has overtaken Virat Kohli in the list of most away Test centuries. The Australian batter reached this milestone during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He scored his 36th Test century, which includes 17 away centuries, surpassing Kohli’s tally of 16.

Smith achieved this feat on Day 2 of the Test match. He reached his century by hitting a boundary off Kamindu Mendis. This was his seventh Test century in the subcontinent.

Kohli and Smith are often compared as two of the greatest batters of this era. Their records in Test cricket have fueled debates among fans for years. However, Smith has been in better form recently, while Kohli has struggled in red-ball cricket.

Both players have faced tough phases in Test cricket. Kohli managed a century in Perth during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but struggled in the rest of the series. In contrast, Smith has been unstoppable in recent months.

He has scored four centuries in his last five matches. His return to form began with a hundred at the Gabba against India in December. With two centuries in the current Test series against Sri Lanka, Smith has now equaled Brian Lara and Alastair Cook in the list of most away Test centuries.

Steve Smith’s Place in Australian Cricket History

Steve Smith has now surpassed Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, who both had 16 away Test centuries. He is now the first Australian batter to reach 17 Test centuries away from home.

Recently, Smith also crossed 10,000 Test runs. With 36 centuries to his name, his legacy in Test cricket continues to grow. Meanwhile, Kohli’s struggles in red-ball cricket raise questions about what lies ahead in his career.

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