Steve Smith scored his 36th Test century. This is his second consecutive ton against Sri Lanka.

Steve Smith scored his 36th Test century. This is his second consecutive ton against Sri Lanka.

Steve Smith, the Australian batting star, has shown his skill in Test cricket again. He scored his 36th Test century in the second and final Test against Sri Lanka. This is his second century in a row in the two-match series. He scored 141 runs in the first match.

With this hundred, Smith now has 36 Test centuries, tying with Joe Root. This achievement strengthens his place as one of the game’s modern greats.

Fab Four: Smith and Root Lead the Race

In the battle of the Fab Four, Smith and Root lead with 36 Test tons each. Kane Williamson has 34, and Virat Kohli follows with 30.

Smith’s Century Rescues Australia in 2nd Test

Australia struggled early in the first innings of the second Test. But then, Smith and Alex Carey formed a vital partnership, scoring over 150 runs. This effort steadied the innings and gave the visitors a strong advantage.

His latest century adds to an amazing streak. He hit two centuries in the last five-Test match series against India. Then, he went on to the Sri Lanka tour.

Australia leads the series 1-0 after a strong innings win in the first Test. Smith‘s performance brings them closer to another big victory.