Fri Feb 07 12:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Smith Slams 36th Test Century, Joins Elite Group
**Galle, Sri Lanka** – Australian batting legend Steve Smith smashed his 36th Test century in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Cricket Stadium today. The innings, a masterful 141 in the first innings, propelled Australia towards a commanding first-innings lead.
Smith’s achievement places him in a select group of cricketers, tying him with Rahul Dravid and Joe Root for the most Test centuries among active players. His knock also marked his 48th international century across all formats, putting him alongside Dravid and Rohit Sharma in a prestigious list of high-scoring batsmen.
After a period of adjustment to a new opening position earlier in the year, Smith returned to his favoured number four spot and has since been in scintillating form, scoring back-to-back centuries against India before adding these two against Sri Lanka. This latest century is his seventh in Asia, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest batsmen to play the game. Among overseas players, only Alastair Cook and Jacques Kallis have scored more Test centuries.
Smith’s impressive partnership with wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey, exceeding 150 runs, proved crucial in Australia’s dominance. His century, scored in 191 balls, sets the stage for Australia to potentially secure a significant victory in this Test match.
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