Steve Smith broke Allan Border's big record, created history by scoring a half-century against Bangladesh

DelhiAustralia's legendary batsman Steve Smith scored a brilliant half-century in the first test against Bangladesh on Thursday. Smith played an inning of 71 runs. During this innings, he left behind former legendary batsman Allan Border in scoring the most runs in international cricket for Australia.

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Smith broke Border's record

During his innings, Smith left Border behind in terms of most runs scored for Australia in international cricket. Smith has now reached fourth place in terms of scoring most runs for Australia in international cricket. Ricky Ponting is at the top of this list. Ponting has 27483 runs in his name. Smith has 86 half-centuries and 45 centuries in 361 matches so far. Smith has scored a total of 17729 runs. At the same time, Border has 17698 runs in his name.

Australian batsman who scored the most runs in international cricket

Ricky Ponting – 27483

David Warner – 18995

Steve Waugh – 18496

Steve Smith – 17729*

Allen Border – 17698

The first day was in the name of Bangladesh

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Even though Smith achieved a historic feat on the first day. But the whole day was in the name of Bangladesh. Bangladesh bowled out Australia for just 198 runs in the first innings. For Bangladesh, Hasan Mahmood took six wickets for just 55 runs. Apart from this, Taskin Ahmed and Ibadat Hussain took two wickets each.

Bangladesh showed strength in batting as well as bowling. By the end of the day's play, Bangladesh had scored 96 runs after losing one wicket. Bangladesh is just 102 runs behind Australia's first innings. Bangladesh will now look to gain a big lead on the second day. At the same time, Australia will look to make a comeback in the match.