Fans on Twitter reacted after Australian vice-captain Steve Smith smashes his 30th ton in Test cricket. They lauded the batter for his exceptional innings and said there’s no one better than in the longest format of the game.
Steve Smith smashes his 30th ton in the third Test against South Africa
In the ground, where he loves batting, Steve Smith has produced another magnificent knock at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The former Australian skipper brought up his 30th Test on in the ongoing third game against South Africa.
Smith came to bat when Australia lost Marnus Labuschagne Marnus Labuschagne for 79 runs. He crafted his innings staggering well and paved his way through half-century first. However, he didn’t stop there as he kept showing patience and grit while punishing bad balls at the same time.
He then finally got to the 100-landmark in 190 balls. Smith smashed 10 fours and 2 sixes in his innings and also stitched over 200-run partnership with Usman Khawaja, who also smashed his ton.
With his century, Smith has now gone past Don Bradman’s 29 tons in Test cricket. He also displaced Micheal Clarke as the 4th leading run-scorer for Australia in Test cricket. However, after scoring a century he was back in the hut for 104 runs and was caught and bowled by Keshav Maharaj.
Fans on Twitter react as Steve Smith scores his 30th Test ton
As Steve Smith scores his 30th Test ton, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They lauded him for surpassing Don Bradman and called him the greatest Test batter of all time. Here are some of the reactions:
As Steve Smith goes past The Don for number of centuries, please convince me that anyone else is the second greatest bat in the history of test cricket
— The Spence (@adambspencer) January 5, 2023
As well as being a cricket legend, @stevesmith49 could moonlight as #Speakerofthehouse #AUSvSA
— Steve Williams (@therandomswill) January 5, 2023
Yess smudge !!! https://t.co/hawYgG90ud
— Mitch Moore (@mitchmoore1013) January 5, 2023
Love it!
— Lucas Green (@poshboy248) January 5, 2023
— Muhammad Noman (@nomanedits) January 5, 2023
The GOAT of modern era Test cricket – Steve Smith. pic.twitter.com/ajQTyD0Xez
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 5, 2023
30th Test hundred, over-takes Bradman, dominating like no one else with more than 61 average, the modern day greatest in longer format.
Steve Incredible Smith. pic.twitter.com/qe5l9JLzQN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 5, 2023
22 more. We are coming for you @sachin_rt. https://t.co/cLf65Bn0zj
— S. (@KohliFiedLad) January 5, 2023
THE GOAT
THE GOOAAAATT https://t.co/2k2mZ0d6yt
— Mysurpa (@WOOSH_1806) January 5, 2023
MODERN DON OF CRICKET STEVEN SMITH https://t.co/uBsLDaxcMy
— AUS TRENDS (@cricketaustrend) January 5, 2023
History is fulll of what ifs. One of the biggest what ifs of our generation is what he could have achieved if not that one year of ban during his absolute peak. 35 centuries easily by now https://t.co/XJ0gXEGhkX
— Aabhaas Dasgupta (@DasguptaAabhaas) January 5, 2023
The greatest Steve Smith in the history of sports (seriously there's been quite a few) https://t.co/VzKGY8TTxk
— Kickpunch/76ers posting (22-14) (@KickpunchP) January 5, 2023
He owns this format. No doubt. #AUSvsSA https://t.co/aVCEGAP7tM
— Prashant (@PrashantMUFC) January 5, 2023
From another planet https://t.co/q55o3HgfDB
— 🇧🇧NGM🇧🇧 (@NateTheGM) January 5, 2023
