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Steve Smith Historic Ton: The Australian legend has surpassed some of the all-time greats in an elite list with his 35th Test ton. WATCH.

Steve Smith Historic Ton: Steve Smith's juggernaut at Galle continues, as the Australian legend scores a record-breaking, historic Test ton vs Sri Lanka in the 1st Test on Wednesday.

The 'Smudge' has now scored 35 Test centuries, and surpasses the likes of iconic legends such as Brian Lara, Mahela Jayawardene, Sunil Gavaskar, and Younis Khan for most Test tons of all time.

Watch Steve Smith celebrate his historic Test ton below:

Steve Smith now sits one century shy off Indian legend Rahul Dravid, who has 36 to his name. Only two players of the 'Fab 4' have turned out to be extremely incredible in the red-ball format, as Joe Root and Steve Smith have well and truly left Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson behind in the race for the title of Modern Era great in Test cricket. 

READ HERE | Veteran Australian Batter Ends 18-Month Barren Streak With Historic Test Ton Vs Sri Lanka

Joe Root sits one century ahead off his Australian rival, but Steve Smith stands a good chance of surpassing him by the time the World Test Championship 2025 Final concludes.

Steve Smith Surpasses Pakistan Legend In All-Time Test Runs List

Steve Smith has now scored 10,103 runs, four more than former Pakistan batter Younis Khan, and now sits at 14th on the all-time list for most runs in Test Cricket.

ALSO ON ABP LIVE | First Time In 149 Years! Steve Smith Achieves 'Never-Seen-Before' Feat In Cricket's History

The play on Day 1 concludes, as Australia finish the day at 330/2 before rain came and spoiled the party. Usman Khawaja is unbeaten on the score of 147 off 210 deliveries, whereas, Steve Smith is unbeaten on the score of 104 off 188 deliveries.

Only Marnus Labuschagne failed to fire on Day 1 for the reigning World Test champions, as he departed for 20 off 50 balls.

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