Steve Smith Overtakes Don Bradman & Sachin Tendulkar with New Records at Lord’s, Chases Virat Kohli in ICC Knockouts

Steve Smith Overtakes Cricket Legends at Lord’s, Tops Overseas Batters List and Breaks Tendulkar’s ICC Knockout Record

Australia’s Steve Smith continues to etch his name among cricket’s elite with a record-breaking performance at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa. On a first day dominated by bowlers, Smith stood tall to score a crucial 66 off 112 balls, propelling Australia to a defendable total and setting two major milestones in the process.

Most Runs by an Overseas Batter at Lord’s

Smith’s latest knock means he now leads the chart for most runs by an overseas batter at Lord’s, surpassing legends such as Don Bradman, Garfield Sobers, and Warren Bardsley. Smith’s tally at Lord’s now stands at 591 runs in just 10 innings across six matches, averaging a stunning 59.10, which includes three fifties and two centuries, with a career-best 215 at the venue.

Top Overseas Batters at Lord’s:

• Steve Smith (Australia): 591 runs
• Warren Bardsley (Australia): 575 runs
• Garfield Sobers (West Indies): 571 runs
• Don Bradman (Australia): 551 runs
• Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies): 512 runs
• Dilip Vengsarkar (India): 508 runs

Smith Overtakes Sachin Tendulkar in ICC Knockout Matches

The feat didn’t end there. Steve Smith also climbed past Sachin Tendulkar, taking the second spot for most fifty-plus scores in ICC tournament knockout matches. Smith now boasts seven fifty-plus scores in ICC knockouts, overtaking Tendulkar’s six—a testament to his reliability in high-pressure encounters. Only India’s Virat Kohli, with 10 fifty-plus scores and over 1,000 runs in 24 ICC knockout innings, stands ahead of Smith.

Top ICC Knockout Batsmen:

• Virat Kohli (India): 1,024 runs, 10 fifty-plus scores
• Steve Smith (Australia): 7 fifty-plus scores
• Sachin Tendulkar (India): 682 runs, 6 fifty-plus scores

Match Summary: Australia vs South Africa – WTC Final, Day 1

After early wickets fell, Smith’s partnership with young all-rounder Beau Webster (79-run partnership) was instrumental in rescuing Australia from a precarious 67/4. Despite Kagiso Rabada’s fiery five-wicket haul, Smith’s resilience helped Australia reach 212. The Aussies then struck back, leaving South Africa at 43/4 before stumps.

Smith’s performance once again confirms his status as a modern-day great, showing composure where others faltered and breaking records that have stood for decades