ENG vs AUS 5th Test: Steve Smith adds another golden feather to his hat

Updated On: 06 January, 2026 01:34 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

In the fifth Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s Steve Smith accomplished a new feat. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)

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In the fifth Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s Steve Smith accomplished a new feat. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)

<p>In the fifth Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s stand-in captain Steve Smith garnered 129 runs off 205 deliveries, which was laced with 15 boundaries and a maximum <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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In the fifth Test match of the Ashes series against England, Australia`s stand-in captain Steve Smith garnered 129 runs off 205 deliveries, which was laced with 15 boundaries and a maximum (Pic: X/@ICC)

<p>With this, he surpassed former England cricketer Jack Hobbs, who had scored 3636 runs in the Ashes` history <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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With this, he surpassed former England cricketer Jack Hobbs, who had scored 3636 runs in the Ashes` history (Pic: X/@ICC)

<p>Currently, Smith is placed second on the list with 3682 runs under his belt. His highest Ashes score of 239 runs, and he also has 13 tons and 14 half-centuries to his name <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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Currently, Smith is placed second on the list with 3682 runs under his belt. His highest Ashes score of 239 runs, and he also has 13 tons and 14 half-centuries to his name (Pic: X/@ICC)

<p>Former Australian cricketer Don Bradman enjoys the top spot on the list with 5028 runs in 37 Test matches of the Ashes series. With a highest score of 334 runs, he also has 19 centuries and 12 half-centuries in the rivalry`s history <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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Former Australian cricketer Don Bradman enjoys the top spot on the list with 5028 runs in 37 Test matches of the Ashes series. With a highest score of 334 runs, he also has 19 centuries and 12 half-centuries in the rivalry`s history (Pic: X/@ICC)

<p>Joe Root, who made 160 runs in England`s first innings, is placed eighth in the elite list of batters with the most runs in the Ashes series <em><strong>(Pic: X/@ICC)</strong></em></p>

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Joe Root, who made 160 runs in England`s first innings, is placed eighth in the elite list of batters with the most runs in the Ashes series (Pic: X/@ICC)

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