Top 5 Steven Smith innings

#4 215 vs England at Lord’s, 2015

Smith’s maiden double century gave the Aussies a much needed away Test win

Returning to the venue of his Test debut, but this time as a solid number 3 batsman and the captain-in-waiting, Steven Smith produced one of his finest innings away from home. After having lost the first Test of their Ashes away tour, the blokes from Down Under would have wanted to get a good start in the second Test.

After losing David Warner for a brisk 38, Smith joined Chris Rogers at the crease. The two played a little more sedately, building a 284-run partnership that took Australia to safety. After Rogers’ departure, the right-hander powered on to a monumental 215.

Building partnerships along the way with Adam Voges, Mitchell Marsh and Peter Nevill, the Aussies were at a strong 533/5 when he was dismissed trying to go for some quick runs.

This maiden double century helped Australia gain a massive lead and then set a target of over 500. The Englishmen were expected to exploit the pace and bounce but were beaten at their own game.