Smith Breaks Allan Border's Record Despite Boxing Day Test Loss

• Australia suffered a 4-wicket defeat against England in the Boxing Day Test, part of the Ashes series 2025-26.
• Despite the loss, Steve Smith surpassed Allan Border to become the second-highest Australian run-scorer against England in Tests.
• Smith now has 3553 runs against England at an average of 55.51, including 12 centuries and 14 half-centuries.
• Don Bradman remains at the top with 5028 runs against England in Tests.
• The Melbourne Test concluded in just two days, with fast bowlers dominating the low-scoring affair.

Why It Matters: Steve Smith made history by surpassing Allan Border's Test runs record against England, despite Australia's loss.