A Tale of Two Titans: Steve Smith Vs. Joe Root in Test Cricket

Steve Smith from Australia and Joe Root from England are two of the most incredible batters of the current generation. Both are part of the prestigious Fab 4, which includes Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Joe Root. Test cricket, the purest form of the game, has witnessed some iconic battles between great players throughout its rich history, and Steve Smith Vs. Joe Root is no exception. The rivalry between these two added an extra layer of excitement to Ashes in recent times. It is captivating to watch the best players face off against each other as they push each other to perform better and bring the best out of each other.
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Steve Smith Vs. Joe Root Test Cricket Stats

Steve Smith and Joe Root are probably two of the best cricketers of the current generation. Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson are the only players from the current lot of cricket who can challenge this debate. As of now, Steve Smith and Root are going neck to neck in Test cricket, but a couple of years ago, Steve Smith was way ahead of Joe Root, but he has done exceptionally well to catch up with Smith as Root has scored 12 centuries since 2021 whereas Smith has only scored five centuries since the start of 2021. Let’s take a closer look at their Test careers.
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 |
Steve Smith made his Test debut in 2010, and Root made his Test debut in 2012. Still, Root has played more matches than Smith, so there is a high Root might end up with more runs than Smith or even the most in Test history. The great Sachin Tendulkar, with 15921 runs, 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
Joe Root has been ahead of any other player since the WTC started. Let’s take a look at the stats of Steve Smith and Joe Root in WTC.
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
England is the one opposition Steve Smith has enjoyed playing against throughout his career, and he has performed in both home and away conditions against England. Let’s see which player has the better record in Ashes:
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 |
As we witness the tale of two titans, the Steve Smith Vs. Joe Root rivalry will undoubtedly continue to unravel on the cricket field. With both players aiming to outperform the other and establish their supremacy, fans can only anticipate more exciting chapters in this captivating narrative of two exceptional cricketers.
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Root was consistent but Smith always fires up in crisis moment
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I would love to see both of them playing again
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Smith has aggression and patience both
Steven smith is the combination of patience and anger