Top 5 Greatest Ashes Knocks by Steve Smith
Few modern cricketers have dominated The Ashes quite like Steve Smith. With his unorthodox technique, unmatched concentration, and relentless hunger for runs, Smith has built a legendary Ashes record that puts him among the greatest batters in the storied rivalry. So let’s have a look at Steve Smith best Ashes knocks.
As Australia gear up for the 2025–26 home Ashes, the run-machine is expected to stretch his extraordinary legacy even further. Ahead of the much-anticipated series, here’s a look at Steve Smith’s top five highest Ashes scores—iconic innings that shaped matches, silenced critics, and cemented his place in cricketing history.
5. 143 – The Oval, 2015
In the final Test of the 2015 Ashes series, Steve Smith delivered a masterclass under pressure. Batting at No. 3, he compiled a majestic 143 off 252 balls, spending more than six hours at the crease.
Facing a quality English attack featuring Stuart Broad, Mark Wood and Ben Stokes, Smith showcased flawless technique and unwavering temperament. His century laid the foundation for Australia’s innings-and-46-run victory, ending the series 3-2.
4. 144 – Birmingham, 2019
Returning to Test cricket after serving his ban, Steve Smith produced one of the greatest comeback knocks in Ashes history. Amid jeers from a hostile Edgbaston crowd, he crafted a brilliant 144 off 219 balls in the first innings.
He followed it with 142 in the second innings, taking his match tally to 286 runs. Smith’s back-to-back centuries powered Australia to a commanding 251-run win, handing them a crucial 1–0 series lead in the 2019 Ashes.
3. 211 – Manchester, 2019
Continuing his 2019 Ashes dominance, Smith produced a marathon 211 from 319 balls at Old Trafford. His innings, featuring 24 fours and two sixes, dismantled the English attack once again.
This knock marked his third Test double hundred, and he added a quick 82 in the second innings to set up a massive target. Australia secured a 185-run victory, moving within touching distance of retaining the Ashes.
2. 215 – Lord’s, 2015
After a rare failure in Cardiff, Smith bounced back with his first Test double century — a regal 215 off 346 balls at the iconic Lord’s. Batting with supreme control, he stitched a monumental 284-run stand with Chris Rogers (173).
Smith’s innings powered Australia to 556-8 declared, and he further added a brisk 58 in the second innings. The visitors clinched a massive 405-run win, leveling the series in emphatic fashion.
1. 239 – Perth, 2017
Steve Smith’s greatest Ashes innings—and the highest score of his Test career—came at Perth’s WACA during the 2017-18 Ashes. Leading Australia, Smith produced an unforgettable 239 from 399 deliveries, smashing 30 boundaries and a six.
Coming in with Australia under pressure after England posted 403, Smith’s monumental knock drove the hosts to 662-9 declared, effectively burying England’s hopes. Australia won by an innings, sealing a 3-0 series lead. Smith was named Player of the Match for what remains one of the finest Ashes innings ever played.
Conclusion
From gritty hundreds in England to commanding double centuries on home soil, Steve Smith’s Ashes journey is a saga of mental toughness, technical genius, and unmatched consistency. With the upcoming 2025–26 Ashes on the horizon, cricket fans can expect the Australian great to script more unforgettable chapters in this iconic rivalry.
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