Steve Smith has scored 136 runs in the three Tests he has played this Ashes (Picture credit: AP)
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News1827-12-2025, 16:40

Steve Smith Nears Bradman's Ashes Record; England Clinches Historic Win in Two Days

  • Steve Smith became Australia's second-highest Ashes run-scorer, surpassing Allan Border with 3,553 runs in 40 Tests.
  • Smith now trails only batting legend Donald Bradman in Ashes runs for Australia.
  • The milestone occurred during the 4th Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, where Smith scored 9 and an unbeaten 24.
  • England secured their first Test win on Australian soil in 15 years, beating Australia by four wickets.
  • England chased 175, dismissing Australia for a paltry 132, with the chaotic match concluding in just two days.

Why It Matters: Steve Smith made Ashes history, while England ended a 15-year drought with a crucial two-day Test victory.

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