Australia Posts 511/7 As Smith Makes Historic Ashes Mark

Australian star Steve Smith has etched his name in Ashes history by scoring his 13th century, surpassing Jack Hobbs’ tally of 12 to claim the second-highest number of centuries, behind only Sir Donald Bradman’s 19. On day three of the fifth Ashes Test, Australia reached 511/7 in their first innings, with Smith’s innings playing a pivotal role in the total.