Written By: Danish
Steve Smith (591 runs) becomes highest overseas scorer at Lord's, surpassing Bradman (551) & Sobers (571). Averages 59.10 at cricket's iconic venue.
7th fifty-plus score in ICC knockouts overtakes Tendulkar's 6. Only Virat Kohli (10) leads with 1,024 runs in tournament deciders.
Smith's 66 in WTC final adds to his 215* best at Lord's. Three 50+ scores prove his dominance at the Home of Cricket.
Rescued Australia from 67/4 with 79-run stand. Fell to Markram's part-time spin, calling it an "unfathomable" dismissal post-match.
Smith noted variable bounce & dry surface. Predicted increasing spin as WTC final progresses after Day 1's 14-wicket frenzy.
Rabada's 5/51 restricted Australia to 212. Starc/Hazlewood then reduced SA to 43/4. Smith's knock remains pivotal.
Smith cements Lord's legacy but Kohli still rules ICC knockouts. A masterclass in adapting to challenging conditions!