Ashes 2023: Steve Smith Becomes The Second Batter To Reach This Feat After Don Bradman - Details

Smith also became the quickest batter to reach to 32-century mark, reaching it in the 174th innings of his 99th Test.

Steve Smith in action.

Australian batter Steve Smith scripted history and became the player with the second-highest number of centuries for his country. He reached this feat during Ashes second Test against England at Lord's. (Getty)

Smith ended up getting his 32nd century in the longest format of the game.  The former Australia skipper produced a delightful 110 runs off 184 balls, studded with 15 boundaries. (Getty)

Former Australian great Ricky Ponting holds the feat for the most Test centuries for Australia, with 41 tons.  Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh also has 32 hundred in his kitty. (Getty)

Notably, Smith also became the quickest batter to reach to 32-century mark, reaching it in the 174th innings of his 99th Test. (Getty)

This was Smith’s eighth hundred in the longest format of the game in England,  the second-most by any foreign player in the country, and is only standing behind  Sir Donald Bradman's eleven tons. (Getty)

Smith has also collected 12 tons in Ashes and is only behind Bradman who has 19 tons. (Getty)