Steve Smith Breaks Ashes Record, Trails Only Bradman

• Steve Smith surpassed Allan Border to become Australia's second-highest run-scorer against England in Ashes Tests.
• Smith now has 3,553 runs at an average of 55.51 in 40 Tests against England, behind only Sir Don Bradman (5,028 runs).
• The milestone was achieved during the fourth Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground, which Australia lost by four wickets.
• Smith scored 9 and an unbeaten 24 in the match, while Josh Tongue took a historic 5/45 for England in the first innings.
• England successfully chased 175 to win the low-scoring fourth Test, despite strong bowling performances from both sides.

Why It Matters: Steve Smith's historic Ashes run-scoring feat places him second only to Don Bradman.