The third day of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground saw another chapter of modern Ashes folklore steve smith A masterclass produced under pressure. Australia’s stand-in captain brought up his 37th Test century in spectacular fashion, sparking a wild celebration among the fans and confirming his status as one of the greatest Ashes batsmen of all time. The knock not only put Australia firmly in control, but also underlined Smith’s enduring love affair with the SCG.
A milestone moment for Steve Smith at his favorite venue
Smith reached this milestone facing the second ball of the 110th over. jacob bethelA short delivery outside off was neatly guided through backward square leg for three, prompting deafening applause from the entire stand, Smith took off his helmet, raised his bat to every corner of the ground, kissed the Australian badge, and welcomed his wife into the crowd – a moment filled with emotion and significance,
This was Smith’s 37th Test century and his 13th against England, adding to his astonishing Ashes record. Batting at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground, Smith once again proved why the venue has been such a great hunting ground during his career.
A mixture of controlled aggression with restraint
In reply to England’s first innings score of 384, Australia’s score was 234/3 when Smith came on. With the match in a delicate situation, the captain batted with a mix of composure and proactivity, absorbing the pressure before changing gears. His intent was clear from the start as he skillfully rotated the strike and punished loose balls without taking unnecessary risks.
Smith played crucial partnerships which swung the momentum decisively in Australia’s favour. With a commanding century stand travis head (163) laid the foundation, then formed a stable alliance Usman KhawajaLater they had a partnership of 71 runs cameron green This ensured that Australia took a strong lead and crossed the 400-run mark.
This innings is another reminder of Smith’s unique impact in the Ashes. Time and again, he has emerged in high-pressure moments against England, and this century – achieved in the final session of the third day – was no exception. His ability to dictate terms, even against a disciplined attack, highlighted his tactical awareness and technical excellence.
Fans erupt as Smith reaches three points
The SCG erupted as Smith completed his century. Fans rose to their feet, chants echoed through the stadium and social media was filled with praise. Many hailed it as another ‘Smith Ashes classic’, while others saw it as a reminder of why he remains Australia’s best big game player.
Here’s how fans reacted:
More #ash History for Steve Smith, who scored another brilliant SCG century#milestonemoment , @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/w76y8wGbWy
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) 6 January 2026
A captain’s statement by Steve Smith 💯#WTC27 , #AUSvENG, https://t.co/s3J1ihg2Gy pic.twitter.com/QACgCBS1WO
– ICC (@ICC) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith alone has more Ashes centuries than the entire current England team.
•Steve Smith – 13
•England – 11 (Stokes-4, Root-6, Crawley-1)In all situations, in all continents, the greatest is, was, and always will be.pic.twitter.com/nVj3Sps06l
– Rafi (@rafi4999) 6 January 2026
37th test century of the greatest test batsman of all time 🔥
Steve Smith is the undisputed king of test cricket. pic.twitter.com/j9m5Ar53DD
– Honey (@stevensmithclub) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿
Steve Smith in Test 🗿🗿🗿🗿
Steve Smith in ODI 🗿🗿🗿🗿
Steve Smith in RCB 🤡 🤡 🤡🤡
Steve Smith at RPS🗿🗿🗿🗿
Steve Smith in Australia 🗿🗿
Steve Smith in knockout🗿🗿🗿
Steve Smith against England 🗿🗿 pic.twitter.com/bkYEqvdK1B—` (@Itz_Bl3ze) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith has scored centuries in all Ashes series except one series.
That was the Ashes 2021/22 where his highest score was 93 in Adelaide.
He is the greatest of all time. pic.twitter.com/pMSbCSYjQw
– Crick Bug 3 – 1 6 January 2026
Steve Smith’s Test batting is a different gravy for all those years. Certainly one of the best red ball batsmen of all time.
In this format you cannot keep him quiet for long. He absolutely loves this English bowling attack, activating his inner beast whenever he plays against it… pic.twitter.com/UrN3QZ9vWV
-Akshat (@akshatgoal1408) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith has failed only twice in the entire Ashes 2025
The runs may not have looked massive, but his off days have been rare in this series and he also missed Adelaide’s best batting pitch due to illness. pic.twitter.com/UlTdtn1aBr
– Honey (@stevensmithclub) 6 January 2026
Test hundred no. 37 for Steve Smith 💯⭐#stevesmith #Ashes2025 #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/9dOkTh2WuD
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 6 January 2026
Another Ashes century for Steve Smith, kicking off 2026 in style. It was a relatively quiet series but today Smudge has turned the tables.
The greatest Test cricketer is all set for 2026, and we are in for another year of his best year yet. pic.twitter.com/z2fLJ8mVB0
– 37th Test century (@Smithfield49) 6 January 2026
steve smith is inevitable https://t.co/qhzbKQuoLf
– Vaibhav Sharma (@ImVaibhan020) 6 January 2026
Waiting for this prestigious celebration of my man Steve Smith Captain for 334 days 🥺😭💛
37th Test century of our generation’s modern Sir Don Bradman Jr. 🐐🔥🔥
A century at his home ground Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). #AUSvsENG #Ashes2025 #stevesmith pic.twitter.com/ARtPhoot9i-Srinivas Mallya🇮🇳 (@SrinivasMalya2) 6 January 2026
Most Test centuries as captain on home soil:
– 11: Ricky Ponting
– 11: Steve Smith*
– 10: Greg Chappell
– 10: Virat Kohli
– 09: Don Bradman pic.twitter.com/2XiwC5Zasx– Abdul Rehman Yaseen (@Aryaseen5911) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith with his 37th test century, he is one of the greatest players of modern times, he loves cricket more than anything, his passion, love and determination shows it, congratulations @cricketcomau And @stevesmith49 #AUSvsENG pic.twitter.com/hQbC32vmfR
– Nikhil Pathak (@web3devop) 6 January 2026
🚨Steve Smith created history🚨
– Steve Smith is now the player who has scored the second most centuries in the history of the Ashes series. #stevesmith #Ashes2025 #ash #Australia #england pic.twitter.com/6ZGOf7Qj4G
– urstruly (@VikashChou70911) 6 January 2026
Most Test Centuries
51-Sachin Tendulkar
45 – Jacques Kallis
41- Ricky Ponting
41- Joe Root
38- Kumar Sangakkara
37-Steven Smith
36- Rahul DravidMost Ashes centuries
19-Don Bradman
13- Steven Smith
12 – Jack Hobbs
10 – Steve Waugh
9 – Wally Hammond
9-… pic.twitter.com/2y38kd5Ww5-Neeraj (@NeerajY00859341) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith completed his century 👏
37th century #ash
– Sharik (@siddiquisharik1) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith is the best Test batsman of today… his technique, mentality, style of hitting shots is completely different. Such a good player. #Ashes2025 #ash
– Prajakta ~ (@pprja_14) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith did it again at the SCG.
5th century on his home ground.
37th test century.
13th Ashes century – only Bradman ahead.Still owns the biggest platform.
– CricBharat (@DilPrabhat88) 6 January 2026
Steve Smith is back to batting like he has just been released from a mental hospital. You like to see it👊🏻
– Abhiram Degweka (@AkhiramDegweka8) 6 January 2026
expert in work 💯
Steve Smith scored another brilliant century at the SCG in Ashes 2025.
Pure test cricket excellence.#Ashes2025 #stevesmith pic.twitter.com/nN7odACZfX– Akshay Sharma 🇮🇳 (@theakshay1968) 6 January 2026
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