Two of the best batters of the current generation are Australian Steve Smith and Englishman Joe Root. Both are members of the elite Fab 4, which also includes Joe Root, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Virat Kohli. In its long history, Test cricket, the purest version of the game, has seen some legendary matches between great players, and Steve Smith vs. Joe Root is no exception. In recent years, the rivalry between these two has increased the enthusiasm surrounding Ashes. The top athletes competing against one another is fascinating to watch as they challenge one another to go above and beyond.

Steve Smith Vs. Joe Root Test Cricket Stats

Probably two of the best cricketers in the current generation are Steve Smith and Joe Root. The only cricketers from the current crop who can refute this argument are Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson. Joe Root and Steve Smith are currently neck-and-neck in Test cricket, but a few years ago, Smith was significantly ahead of Root. However, Root has done exceptionally well to catch up with Smith as Root has scored 12 centuries since the start of 2021, compared to Smith’s five since that time. Let’s examine their Test careers in more detail.

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Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	50s	100s	H/S
Steve Smith	97*	170	8913	59.80	37	31	239
Joe Root	130	238	11004	50.24	58	29	254

In 2010, Steve Smith made his Test debut, while in 2012, Root made his Test debut. However, because Root has participated in more games than Smith, the likelihood that he will surpass Smith’s total runs or even surpass it is strong. With 15921 runs, the great Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most Test runs.

Steve Smith Vs. Joe Root Test Centuries

Centuries By Opponent	Australia/England	India	Pakistan	South Africa	New Zealand	West Indies	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh	Ireland
Steve Smith	11	9	2	2	2	3	2	0	0
Joe Root	3	9	1	2	5	5	4	0	0

Steve Smith Vs. Joe Root in World Test Championship

Since the WTC began, Joe Root has been in the lead over every other player. Let’s look at Steve Smith and Joe Root’s WTC statistics.

Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	50s	100s	H/S
Steve Smith	33*	53	2714	57.74	13	8	211
Joe Root	42	77	3575	50.35	14	11	228

Steve Smith Vs. Joe Root in Ashes

Steve Smith has liked playing against England throughout his career, and he has excelled against them both at home and on the road. Check out the player with the superior Ashes record:

Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	50s	100s	H/S
Steve Smith	32	56	3044	59.69	11	11	239
Joe Root	29	56	2016	38.77	16	3	180

The Steve Smith vs. Joe Root rivalry will definitely continue to play out on the cricket pitch as we watch the narrative of two titans. Fans can only anticipate more thrilling chapters in this gripping story of two excellent cricketers as both players strive to outperform one another and demonstrate their superiority.

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