Tue Dec 17 09:29:33 UTC 2024: ## Smith Slams Record-Breaking Century Against India
**Brisbane, Australia –** Veteran Australian batsman Steve Smith ended a 536-day drought with a stunning century in the third Test against India at the Gabba. The knock, his 33rd Test century, surpassed the previous Australian record held jointly by Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh, making him the second-highest Test century-maker for Australia overall and the highest among active players.
Smith’s innings, a masterful 100 runs off 185 balls, included 12 boundaries. The achievement also marks his 15th international century against India (across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is), surpassing Ricky Ponting’s record for most centuries scored by an Australian against India. This was Smith’s first Test century since June 2023, ending a 25-innings wait.
The Australian playing eleven for the third Test included Pat Cummins (captain), Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicket-keeper), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Josh Hazlewood. India fielded Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
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