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WTC Final: Steve Smith surpasses Sobers, SIR Don Bradman to create history at Lord’s

Steve Smith became the highest-scoring visiting batter at Lord's during Day 1 of the WTC Final 2025, scoring a composed 66 against South Africa.

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Bibhu Prasad Ray
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Australian batting maestro Steve Smith etched his name into the record books once again, this time at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, during Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 against South Africa. In a game that started with high intensity and early wickets, Smith stood tall, not just steadying the innings but also scripting history with his bat.

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Smith Becomes Highest-Scoring Visiting Batter at Lord’s

Smith reached a composed half-century in the afternoon session, notching up his 51st run with a signature punch through the covers. That run took his overall tally at Lord’s to 578, making him the highest run-scorer among overseas batters at the venue.

In the process, he leapfrogged some of the greatest names in Test cricket history:

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Warren Bardsley (575)

Sir Garfield Sobers (571)

Sir Donald Bradman (551)

Shivnarine Chanderpaul (512)

Dilip Vengsarkar (508)

Allan Border (503)

Stabilising After a Shaky Start

Australia were in deep trouble early on, reduced to 67 for 4 by lunch, courtesy of relentless seam bowling under overcast London skies. Smith’s partnership-building and calm presence at the crease were instrumental in Australia’s recovery.

His half-century came off 76 balls, laced with nine crisp boundaries. Smith’s latest knock marked his fifth 50-plus score at Lord’s, equalling Chanderpaul for the most by a visiting batter. His previous best at the ground remains an iconic 215 in the 2015 Ashes.

A Gritty Knock Ends at 66

Smith’s resolute innings eventually ended on 66, falling to a sharply turning delivery from Aiden Markram. Marco Jansen grabbed a juggling catch at slip to break the partnership, providing South Africa with a crucial breakthrough just as the Aussies began rebuilding.

Australia’s Position at Stumps

As the final session unfolded, Australia have been bowled out for 212 with Kagiso Rabada taking 5 wickets.

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