Steve Smith joins Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman in elusive Test feat at MCG

Steve Smith hit his 42nd half-century against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), joining cricket legends with 10 or more fifty-plus scores at this venue. Smith remained unbeaten with 68 runs, and Australia finished Day 1 at 311/6. Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling effort with 3-75. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is currently level at 1-1.

Steve Smith joins Ricky Ponting, Don Bradman in elusive Test feat at MCG
Steve Smith hit his 42nd half-century against India at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), joining cricket legends with 10 or more fifty-plus scores at this venue. Smith remained unbeaten with 68 runs, and Australia finished Day 1 at 311/6. Jasprit Bumrah led India's bowling effort with 3-75. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is currently level at 1-1.