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Steve Smith was dismissed for 138 and Beau Webster remained unbeaten on 71 as Australia was bowled out for 567 on Wednesday, a 183-run first-innings lead on Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes test. England picked up three wickets for 49 runs in the morning session after the Australians resumed at 518-7.
The home side have amassed an imposing lead with wickets still in hand as their captain and Travis Head scored hundreds on Jane McGrath Day
The innings was notable for its exceptional consistency across the batting order, producing seven partnerships of 50 or more runs.
Steve Smith’s unbeaten 129 powered Australia to 518/7 at stumps on Day 3 of the final Ashes Test, giving them a 134-run lead over England and making him the second-highest run scorer in Ashes history.
The Melbourne Test was not a turning point, just an aberration and normal service resumed in Sydney with Australia on top of England.
Steve Smith has scored over 200 runs in the ongoing 2025-26 edition of The Ashes. Smith led Australia in 4 Test matches in the ongoing series
Steve Smith shattered records on his way to 37th Test century on the third day of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the SCG. In the process, he also broke Don Bradman's all-time record and is sitting on top of the tree in international cricket.