Steve Smith Enters Elite 11K Test Club in South Africa
Steve Smith became the fifth-fastest player to reach 11,000 Test runs during the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park.
Steve Smith reached a significant career milestone during the second Test against South Africa, entering the elite club of players with 11,000 Test runs.
Achieving the landmark at St George's Park, Smith became the fifth-fastest batter in cricket history to reach the prestigious 11,000-run threshold.
The experienced Australian batsman contributed 28 runs from 88 balls to the team total before being dismissed by Wiaan Mulder.
With this achievement, Smith joins fellow countrymen Ricky Ponting and Allan Border as only the third Australian and the twelfth player overall to reach the milestone.
Despite Smith's personal milestone, Australia faced difficulties during their first innings, getting bowled out for just 99 runs against the South African bowling attack.