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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Steve Smith becomes most successful century-maker against India in Tests

NEW DELHI: Australia's star batter Steve Smith created history on Friday, becoming the most successful century-maker against India in Test cricket. Smith achieved the milestone with his 11th century against India during the second day of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Smith surpassed England's Joe Root, who has 10 centuries against India, for the record. Smith's 11 tons have come in just 43 innings, while Root required 55 innings to reach his tally.

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