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

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News18•27-12-2025, 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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