Star Australian batter Steve Smith smashed a brilliant century on the second day of the 3rd Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This was his 33rd Test century, and with this century, he leaves former Australian skipper Steve Waugh behind as he replaced him as the second player to score the most Test centuries for Australia. This century was really important century for him as he was struggling to make runs and to score a century for the last few months, but he showed his class and his adaptability against the quality bowling lineup of India. Early on he looked very rusty; he was struggling to find his rhythm, but he showed great mental toughness and eventually got his rhythm back. Also Read | 'I am very keen on playing all three formats,'- Arshdeep Singh Sets Sights on Test Cricket Century after long time Steve Smith scored a century after a long time; the last time he scored a century, it was against England at Lords during the Ashes 2023. It was the 33rd Test ton for the Australian batter. With this century, he scored his 10th Test century against India. With this inning he put Australia in a strong position from a struggling position. When he came to bat, Australia was in trouble as they had lost both the openers, but Steve Smith stood tall and displayed his best. Beat Steve Waugh's 32 Test Centuries Before this century, Steve Smith was standing with the former Australian batters Steve Waugh in the list of the most century makers for Australia with 32 centuries, but he surpassed him with this beautiful century against India. Now he is the second most second century maker for the Australian Team. Now he is far behind another Australian legend, Ricky Ponting, who is at the top with 41 Test centuries.