Top 5 Steven Smith innings

#3 143 vs England at The Oval, 2015

His century in the final Ashes Test of 2015 ensured a convincing consolation victory

After having fought back valiantly at Lord’s to level the series, the Aussies had surrendered the Ashes by losing the next two Tests. The final Test would be played more for pride and that is something that the Australians do not take lightly.

On a pitch where Stuart Broad and Steve Finn were producing disconcerting bounce, the lad from New South Wales proved to be the immovable object standing between England and another Test victory.

While none of his fellow teammates were able to play a definitive innings, the future captain braced himself and batted one whole day (two sessions on day 1 and the first on day 2) scoring 143.

While he was ably supported by sedate fifties from Warner and Voges and one of the blitzkrieg variety from Mitchell Starc, none of the other batsmen could really apply themselves. The Aussie total of 481 was built around the cornerstone innings of Steven Smith. England collapsed twice after a testing time on the field, giving the Australians a consolation victory by an innings.