Steve Smith's 37th Test century in the Ashes puts him ahead of Shubman Gill and Kane Williamson in the WTC.

eventually reached his 37th Test century, returning to his elite form. His last three-figure score in the format was against Sri Lanka in February 2025, so this is his first century in 13 innings. Smith reached the 50-run threshold three times during this time, but the fourth time proved to be his lucky charm. The substitute captain of Australia also broke a significant World Test Championship (WTC) record in the process.

In the history of the WTC, this is Smith's sixth century at home, surpassing both Gill's five and Ben Stokes' total of centuries in the same category. On the third day of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney, the Australian captain continued his romance with the SCG in the whites with a classy knock.

Thirteen centuries in England

Ten centuries, Travis Head (Australia)

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne: nine centuries

(New Zealand): Nine centuries

(India) for seven centuries

Six centuries of Babar Azam (Pakistan)

England's Ben Stokes: six centuries

Additionally, Smith became the fourth-highest run scorer in WTC history at home on his way to his 37th Test century, surpassing both Stokes and Kane Williamson. With 10 fifties and six hundreds to his name, he has now amassed 2166 runs at an average of 46.08 in 57 innings.

England's Joe Root scored 3343 runs.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne scored 2948 runs

Australia's Travis Head scored 2429 runs.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson scored 2133 runs.

England's Ben Stokes scored 2082 runs.

Thanks to hundreds from Travis Head and Steve Smith, Australia is leading the current Test match in Sydney. Smith literally blunted the English bowlers to help the hosts take the lead in the first innings after Head scored his third century of the series earlier in the day. Australia is expected to take a lead of over 100 runs, and England's strategy in the second innings will be intriguing as they try to salvage the tour with a 3-2 victory.