In the world of cricket, milestones are celebrated as achievements that reflect a player’s dedication and skill. Steve Smith, the former Australian skipper, recently breached another significant milestone during the ODI match against India in Rajkot. With this feat, he joined an elite group of Australian cricketers who have scored 5,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket.
Steve Smith embarked on his ODI journey back in 2010 when he made his debut for the Australian national team. Initially, his progress in the format was steady, but it was after 2013 that he truly began to make his mark. Smith’s exceptional batting skills and ability to pierce the field with precision soon made him an integral part of the Australian ODI squad.
One of the defining moments of Steve Smith’s ODI career came in 2015 when Australia clinched the ICC Cricket World Cup. Smith played a pivotal role in this triumph, and his scintillating century in the semi-finals against India remains etched in the memories of cricket fans worldwide.
Steve Smith’s achievement of 5,000 runs in ODI cricket is a testament to his consistency and contribution to the Australian team. As of the time of writing, he has accumulated a total of 5,004 runs in 145 ODI matches. What’s more impressive is his batting average of 44.28, which underscores his ability to perform consistently at the international level.
Smith’s contribution to the Australian ODI squad goes beyond just accumulating runs. He has shown his class by slamming 12 centuries in the format. These centuries stand as a testament to his ability to dominate the opposition and play match-winning innings when his team needed them the most.
Steve Smith completed 5000 runs in ODI format.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 27, 2023
– One of the greatest all-format player in the history. pic.twitter.com/7VkqnQmOnv
At the time of this milestone, Australia was engaged in a thrilling ODI match against India. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first. David Warner, who has been in spectacular form throughout the series, continued his impressive run by notching up his third fifty of the series.
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Smith, who came to the crease after Warner’s dismissal, wasted no time in making an impact. He started his innings aggressively, and at the time of writing, he was batting on 30 off 28 balls. Smith’s presence at the crease added excitement to the match, and fans eagerly anticipated his performance.
