Steve Smith Sets Record as Top Overseas Run-Scorer at Lord's in WTC Final
Historic Achievement for Steve Smith
Former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith has made history by becoming the leading run-scorer among international players at the renowned Lord's Stadium in London. This milestone was achieved during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, where the 36-year-old scored 66 runs off 112 deliveries, including 10 boundaries.
Smith's Impressive Statistics at Lord's
With this performance, Smith has accumulated a total of 591 runs across six matches at Lord's, having batted in 10 innings. His batting average stands at an impressive 59.10, featuring three half-centuries and two centuries, with his highest score being 215.
Ranking Among Cricket Legends
Smith has surpassed several cricketing greats in this record, including Australia's Warren Bardsley (575 runs in 5 matches), West Indies' Garfield Sobers (571 runs in 5 matches), Australia's Don Bradman (551 runs in 4 matches), and West Indies' Shivnarine Chanderpaul (512 runs in 5 matches).
Breaking Tendulkar's ICC Knockout Record
In addition to his run-scoring feat, Smith has also moved ahead of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in terms of fifty-plus scores in ICC tournament knockout matches. This match marked Smith's seventh fifty-plus score, while Tendulkar had six in 15 matches, accumulating 682 runs at an average of 48.71, including one century and five fifties.
Kohli's Record in ICC Knockout Matches
Virat Kohli remains the top performer in ICC knockout matches, being the only player to surpass 1,000 runs in such games. He has scored 1,024 runs in 22 matches and 24 innings, averaging 51.20, with one century and nine fifties, totaling 10 fifty-plus scores, and his best score being 117 against New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semifinal.
Match Overview
In the ongoing match, South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first, putting Australia in a challenging position at 67/4 by the end of the first session. However, contributions from Smith (66) and Beau Webster (55*) helped Australia recover to 190/6 at the close of the second session. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have been the standout bowlers for South Africa, each taking two wickets.